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Preston Fore

YouTuber Hank Green warns Gen Z that being an influencer isn’t all lazy mornings and free trips: ‘The vast majority of your life is typing’

Hank Green sitting on couch holding up two bars of soap. (Credit: Courtesy of Hank Green)

For a growing number of young people, success no longer means landing a corner office—it’s measured by clicks, followers, and going viral. With social commerce projected to hit $2 trillion by next year, the dream of building a personal brand online is more appealing than ever: 57% of Gen Z now say they want to become influencers.

But YouTuber Hank Green warns that the creator lifestyle can be far less glamorous than what it may seem. In reality, it’s full of hard work that, in many ways, even mirrors a traditional 9-to-5 job.

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