MusicTechHelpGuy bypasses every EQ instance across his vocal, guitar, bass, and drum tracks at once, then flips them all back on, so you can hear how small boosts stack up.
Each individual EQ move seemed subtle on its own, but toggled together the mix noticeably jumps in level and energy.
The takeaway: small gain boosts across many tracks add up fast. Keep an eye on your overall output level as you EQ, or you'll mistake added loudness for actual improvement.