Six Figures at 26: The Power of a Strategic 9–5

At 26 years old, I built a six-figure career while working a 9–5 and not by hustling harder, but by moving smarter. I leveraged my degree, experience, and skill set with intention, learning how to position my value, navigate salary conversations, and choose roles that actually pay for impact. This wasn’t about chasing titles or burnout culture; it was about strategy, clarity, and understanding how income really works. My journey is proof that a traditional career path can still create financial freedom when you know how to play the game and that’s exactly what Degree to Dollars Academy was created to teach.