06/23/2026
Real talk: if you’re not making six-figures, you are literally living the normal American experience. The actual median household income is just under $84,000… not per person, per HOUSEHOLD.
So that voice in your head whispering, “everyone else has it figured out, and you’re the only one struggling,” is a straight up liar. That voice has fallen for algorithms-approved, dopamine-optimized propaganda.
Here’s the great news: you don’t need a six-figure salary to build wealth, hit your goals, or live a rich life. You need a plan that fits your actual numbers.
Stop measuring your money (and yourself, for that matter) against anyone else’s filtered content. Start measuring against your own goals. That’s the only comparison that counts, darling.
Tag a friend who needs to hear she’s not financially behind, she’s just been fed a fake baseline. And know we all have at least one friend who needs the reminder.