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As the narrator reflects on systemic barriers that impact self-improvement, they draw attention to the economic landscape that hampers progress for many. The following themes surface within their insights:
Stagnant Wages: Today's youth grapples with financial pressures unlike those of earlier generations, often feeling the weight of an economy that no longer rewards hard work with commensurate progress.
Influence of Social Media: The normalization of unrealistic lifestyles accentuated by social media compounds feelings of inadequacy among those striving for physical and financial success.