Is it really good to succeed at a young age?
I often met people with the mindset:
"I'll work hard until I'm 30, and then I'll enjoy the fruits of my labour."
Many people wanted to get into the Forbes 30 Under 30.
Now I see people around 18 who are already exiting their projects (in addition, they also have health problems because they didn't distribute their energy optimally), and the age limit is moving lower.
Is it really good to succeed as a young person?
Because if I look at it from a different perspective:
When you reach the top at a young age, what's next?
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I see so many young people pouring all their time and energy into chasing success super early, often at the cost of truly socializing or just enjoying their youth (of course, there are exceptions).
It puts a heavy weight on their shoulders for years. The idea of “enjoying it all after 30” sounds nice in theory, but I honestly wonder how often that really plays out. 🤔 What’s next when you’ve already hit the top so young? Definitely something more of us should reflect on.
Thanks for sharing this!
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@isibol01Â Yes, they are trying to solve adult problems too yearly, and it is not the best thing, but as the world becomes more extrapolated and even harder to work for a solid salary, they would rather want to work for themselves and gain experience as fast as possible.
They do not want to end up in a "regular system", so they would rather chase cheese in their own hamster wheel.
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I wasn't one of those who made it big before 30, but I had quite a few friends who did. Back then—up until I turned 35—I thought they were incredibly cool and capable. I learned a lot from them.
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But after 35, I started to see things differently. They were still talented, but I realized their early success was largely due to luck. Very few of them were able to replicate their success. Most of my friends have been struggling to maintain the image of success they had before 35. Common challenges include:
An inflated ego that makes it hard to let go in any conversation or debate
Living too much in the past—sometimes even becoming obsessed with it
Susceptibility to mental health issues, depression, or feeling disconnected from others
Only a small handful kept learning and evolving. They worked on themselves, honed their character, and stayed disciplined. Those are the ones I truly admire—they’ve taught me some powerful lessons.