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Re: Ask HN: How can I become a Forbes 30 under 30?

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Post by dorcy » Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 3:34 PM UTC

emccue wrote: post #5

Look man, it's fine to have irrational goals. Hume's guillotine never stopped dropping. But you have to remember that Forbes, the magazine, is run by a bunch of actual human beings. You can find out what criteria they use by asking them or observing their behavior or a million different ways. You can then craft yourself to fit that to a T. You very clearly have enough money to have the time to make a plan and execute…

It's more about reaching the 10 million dollar mark that the average person on 30 under 30 has than it is about being on that list.

Re: Ask HN: How can I become a Forbes 30 under 30?

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Post by dorcy » Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 3:48 PM UTC

groffee wrote: post #8

Cynical answer, just pay the journalist who writes the list. It really is that simple. But your goal really makes no sense at all, and it would seem like you're looking for external validation. Go see a professional therapist.

LOL, you are right. I should have specified more details and titled it “How do I make 10 million dollars in 10 years, am I on the right path”?

Re: Ask HN: How can I become a Forbes 30 under 30?

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Post by dorcy » Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 3:50 PM UTC

cratermoon wrote: post #2

How much money do your parents have?

They had enough to move to the US 8 years ago from Africa. But it's mostly about support than it is about money, as I have always been supported in my goals.

Re: Ask HN: How can I become a Forbes 30 under 30?

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Post by dorcy » Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 3:57 PM UTC

GianFabien wrote: post #10

If you go back and look at the past 5-10 year's of Forbes 30 under 30, you might discover what those prior people did to get on the list. You might also have to consider that the prevailing global financial conditions are always changing and what worked well in the past might not be as effective in the future.

Very well put! I will think about how I can implement this strategy in my future projects. Good thing I am creating a market research startup, which will help me get this done.