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Dec 21, 2025 12 min

Balancing College, Work, and Life

from The Backyard Pull Up! Hosted by Smitty

Going back to school as an adult hits different. In this episode of The Backyard Pull-Up, I keep it real about what college looks like when you’re not 18 anymore juggling online classes, work, family responsibilities, exhaustion, and the pressure to keep everything moving forward. From pre-recorded lectures and three-chapter weeks to studying late at night after long days, this episode speaks to anyone trying to level up while life keeps piling on students, parents, professionals, and anyone feeling stretched thin. I also tap into current conversations around the Diddy trial, 50 Cent, and Marlon Wayans to break down how public pressure, judgment, and narratives aren’t just celebrity problems they’re things everyday people deal with too just without the cameras. This episode is honest, funny, and grounded but it lands with heart. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or questioned your timeline, this one’s for you. Pull up. Laugh a little. And remember you’re not behind. You’re building.

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