One of the most underrated success factors is the ability to detach from your family. People in their 20s who still constantly need validation from their parents tend to achieve less. I remember during the 2018 bear market when crypto went to goblin town, my mom told my brother: “it was too good to be true.” No bad intent here but deep down, I think she was relieved it was over so we could go back to a normal safe life. As an individual, you have to emancipate yourself from your parents’ judgment. I'm not saying ignore them or be ungrateful. But your family is one of the biggest barriers to taking risks. If you’re in your 20s and can’t make decisions without their approval, something is off. Financial success is doable when you realize people around you can have the best intentions and still give the worst advice. If you don’t assert your identity early, you’ll just end up doing what everyone else does.
