The problem here isn't Forbes, the problem is the vision of success that we've been sold and the fetishizing of youth. 30 Under 30 isn't just a list, it's a mentality: a pressure to achieve great things before youth slips away from you.
Since 2011, Forbes has used the annual list to celebrate and honor entrepreneurs who have excelled in their fields early in their careers. The company says it thoroughly vets each of the nearly 100,000 nominees annually.
Joanna Smith-Griffin has joined the infamous group of '30 Under 30' honorees praised by the public and media for their early success - before authorities discovered the illicit shortcuts that got them there.
Next time you feel discouraged about not reaching goals by a certain age, remember these '30 Under 30' recipients who were honored for their accomplishments in their youth - but had to cut corners and cross legal lines to get there.
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