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Can Young Adults Escape the Hustle Culture and Still Achieve the American Dream? With Cole Douglas Claybourn
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- Know Why Podcast
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- Apr 15, 2026
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Summary
Is the American Dream dead for Millennials and Gen Z? Is there a version of traditional success that’s still attainable? How are young adults redefining their life dreams in the face of economic instability and loss of trust in institutions? This week on the Know Why Podcast, Cole Douglas Claybourn and Liberty discuss all this and more. A journalist and former English teacher, Cole talks about fighting back against the lies we are prone to believe on his Substack blog “The Road Home” and on his In No Hurry podcast. Both Millennials with similar backgrounds, Cole and Liberty break down why the traditional American Dream isn’t panning out for many young adults who are still struggling to pay off college loans, buy a house, and start a family. They also contrast the expectations Millennials and Gen Z grew up with—change the world, go far in life, do great things—with the realities of what makes life more fulfilling, like local connection and a slower pace of living. In short: Millennials and Gen Z are steeped in what feels like a never-ending hustle culture due to economic pressures and a societal obsession with productivity. And it’s negatively affecting everything from our diets to our creativity to our families. If you’re a young adult wondering if you’re the only one struggling to feel successful in life, or if you’re a listener who wants to better understand the challenges facing Millennials and Gen Z, this episode is for you. More Resources: The Road Ahead (Cole’s Substack) https://coledouglasclaybourn.substack.com/ In No Hurry (Cole’s podcast) https://www.youtube.com/@innohurrypodcast The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World by Hannah Brencher https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Hours-Cultivating-Digitally-Connected/dp/0310367…