I want to make money on YouTube but analyze: what's the real math? Map YouTube requirements: 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 watch hours, then monetization. Calculate: average CPM, views needed for meaningful income. Show me the YouTube reality: $3-5 per 1,000 views = need millions of views for full-time income. Give me the YouTube truth: ad revenue isn't the money, sponsorships and products are. Include: how much YouTube actually pays, what view count is needed for living wage, and whether YouTube ads are worth it or if I should sell my own products.