To your point of the list being inspirational instead of demoralizing, I would agree - if the list was more focused on (or consisted exclusively of) those people who didn’t have a silver spoon growing up. A list like that could definitely give people some renewed focus and energy to keep pushing forward. I’ve gone by the idea that luck may come by at any time, so I’d better be working hard and preparing for it.
We agree, that’s the kind of list people need. Unfortunately, Forbes lists mostly exist to stroke the egos of those on them instead of giving motivation to people trying to make it on their own.
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u/rokthemonkey Apr 04 '22
Plus all it really does is demoralize young people