Seeing the problem clearly is only useful if it helps you build differently. You didn’t create every obstacle standing between you and the life you want. And you aren’t responsible for fixing an entire economic system by yourself. But you still have agency. You can strengthen your finances. You can build valuable skills. You can redefine what success actually means to you. You can find people who want to build with you. You can take calculated risks. You can create additional sources of income. You can begin acquiring ownership. None of those things guarantee an easy road. They improve your position on the road you’re actually traveling. That’s the distinction. Understanding structural obstacles shouldn’t leave you feeling powerless. It should help you make better decisions. Learn the terrain. Protect your agency. Build your capacity. Find your people. Acquire ownership where you can. And keep moving. Because the goal was never to spend our lives talking about everything that...