The Prison Of Financial Mediocrity
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This hits two of Brian's core interests: personal finance strategy and the broader economic context that drives demand for side projects and alternative income streams. As someone building fintech products and running multiple side hustles, he likely has strong opinions on whether young people should focus on skill-building vs. speculation.
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