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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is an unhealthy obsession with wanting to attribute all successes to being born in the right place rather than one's own hard work and accomplishments. It's become fashionable to talk like this in the last few years.

In reality, real life is very different. I could tell you ALL the stories of the kids born on third base and who are effectively flunking out of life. Downward mobility is real. And I could tell you ALL the stories of people from nowhere who ended managing directors, head of companies, law partners, doctors, business owners.

Some people are genuinely born with the drive and discipline to work hard. For some people, this just comes more easily.

If there is a pattern to success, it's hard work and discipline. Then if you combine it with getting your education out of the way earlier, getting married (and doubling your HHI) in your mid-late 20s, and picking the right career paths, the odds of coming out top increases substantially.

But not everyone has the work ethic. [/quote]

I both agree and disagree. OP’s list is pretty achievable. They didn’t say “no debt” “still married” or have an income over $300k. If you are born into a wealthy family, you can probably sleepwalk into this list. However you can also check these items off from a working class background if you have the right support and these are your priorities.

The key is being born on 1st base and being willing to steal 2nd. I attributed a lot of my success to luck, but I also worked my butt off to get an engineering degree at a top school and I sold my soul for a decade+  to rise through the ranks at a large consulting company.

OP asked for advice - here’s mine. 
In HS surround yourself with people who plan to go to selective colleges. 
In college surround yourself with ambitious peers with good connections. 
Maintain relationships. 
Look who is successful in your company and seek their sponsorship- not just mentorship. 
Set achievable goals that make you work hard. Live within your means. [/quote]

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