It starts with the jobs no one wants. The backbreaking labor, the dangerous tasks, the repetitive drudgery. 'It’s progress,' they say. And most don’t argue, because they were never the ones stacking boxes in the first place. 'This only affects low-wage workers,' the professionals assure themselves. 'Not me...' Until it does.
Is money really greater than feelings? Are your principles really for sale?
In Honour of Black History Month, 2025.
At its core, leverage is a tool. It allows someone to do more with less. It can work for you or against you. The difference is awareness.
Real change doesn’t happen in isolation. Find like-minded people who share your frustrations and vision for something better. Whether it’s a local group, an online forum, or simply your circle of friends, support from others can amplify your impact.
Challenge the idea that success is defined by owning a home or climbing a corporate ladder. What does success look like for you? Perhaps it’s financial stability, starting a side hustle, or creating a life that values time over money.
Start small. Even a modest budget gives you visibility over your money and where it’s going. Financial literacy is power — they don’t teach us this in school for a reason.
I’ve been watching the political landscape for a while now. People are frustrated. They’re itching for change.
Practical steps to break free from the cycle, reclaim our power, and start building a life that works for us. Change is possible, and it starts with us.
It's time to stop our reliance on the the elite and take back control of our lives. It's time to become the heroes of our own stories.