The traditional career path is broken. The days of working for one company for 40 years and retiring with a pension are long gone. Today's reality includes:
- Stagnant wages that haven't kept up with inflation - Rising costs for housing, healthcare, and education - Job insecurity even in "stable" industries - Limited growth opportunities in traditional employment
But here's the flip side: we live in the most opportunity-rich era in human history. The internet has democratized access to global markets, eliminated geographical barriers, and created countless ways to monetize your skills, knowledge, and time.