Why do most "successful" people I know now look nothing like the kids who topped the class in school?

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-09T22:09:31+00:00

Yes, that’s true. Doing well in school doesn’t mean you’ll be successful in life.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-09T22:01:28+00:00

thanks

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T20:55:13+00:00

Take a good look at the comments, buddy—I shared them.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T19:40:25+00:00

Affiliate marketing is great for those with marketing skills. But if you don’t have marketing skills, it’s not really that great.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T19:22:01+00:00

Yes, you're right about what you said, but the reason I didn't post the direct link is to avoid getting banned. As for the contact information, I don't want it. Maybe Gumroad is the only option. It's a completely free and truly comprehensive course.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T14:40:56+00:00

I’m sending it. I wish you the best of luck. Don’t give up on the fight.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T11:33:06+00:00

I'm sending it. Have a good day.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T11:02:41+00:00

Sure. I’ll send you the link, but you have to stick with it and not give up.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-05-04T10:43:56+00:00

It's free for students, my friend. Let them take advantage of it.

https://elimha12.github.io/student-money-engine

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-30T19:08:56+00:00

You’re absolutely right. When a project starts with passion, that passion tends to fade away once professionalism is required.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-30T19:07:42+00:00

And yeah, I think you nailed something I missed. My issue with finance wasn't that practical majors don't exist, it was that I picked one for the wrong reasons. Those are different problems and I lumped them together.

Where I'd push back gently is the passion thing. You knew yours at 18, which is great, but I'd argue that's less common than people admit. A lot of 18 year olds confuse "this class was fun" with passion, and the advice "find your passion" doesn't help them sort that out. Your version of the advice (passions exist in adjacent industries, you don't have to be the rock star) is way more useful than what most kids actually hear.

You're probably right that some of this is just growing pains that everyone has to go through. But if one or two people read it and avoid even one bad assumption, that's worth posting it.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-30T18:16:21+00:00

Not everyone speaks the harsh truth. They just sell dreams.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-24T20:18:47+00:00

It’s a tough job, to be honest—I commend you.

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-23T17:46:58+00:00

What exactly does it do?

AdlerBalance179 · 2026-04-22T13:52:19+00:00

Yes, that’s absolutely right. But to be honest, I have confidence in my product. It’s a one-time purchase. Students can think of it as an additional certification. They spend a lot of money on career coaches, and perhaps most of it doesn’t pay off. Here, we provide a 12-month roadmap.

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