The year began in darkness. Career direction was a void. Job prospects were unclear. Every path seemed wrong. The question "what do you want to do?" felt like a knife. Depression settled in quietly. Not dramatic. Just... numb.
Late night browsing. Stumbled on streaming. Twitch. YouTube Live. Something clicked. The format was simple: just be yourself. No corporate structure. No expectations. Just... exist and share that existence with others.
▌ FIRST BROADCAST LOG ▌
Slow progress. Inconsistent schedule. Some streams had good energy, others felt forced. But showing up became the real victory.
By end of 2025, something crystallized. The audience wasn't massive, but it was loyal and real. Real people. Real connections.
▌ THE TURNING POINT ▌
Decision made: Stop waiting for permission. Build things. Make content. Invest in equipment. Invest in yourself.
▌ PROCESS PRIORITY: MAXIMUM ▌
| A | B | C | D | E | |
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| 1 | Q1 Budget | Revenue | Expenses | Net | |
| 2 | January | $12,450 | $8,200 | $4,250 | |
| 3 | February | $14,800 | $9,100 | $5,700 | |
| 4 | March | $11,200 | $7,800 | $3,400 | |
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