I made my first crore when I was 21 in college.
It came entirely from remote work, not YouTube. That financial baseline changed my life and gave me the total freedom to explore the tech industry on my own terms.
I will always advocate for expanding your horizons beyond local borders. Expanding your network globally, especially from India, is life-changing.
Always remember: folks who are actually making good money won't push overpriced courses on you or seek validation online.
Focus on what works: build in public, contribute to open source, touch grass, lower your screen time, connect with people, and be kind.