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My Grand Plan: Becoming a Millionaire by 30… Except, I’m Only 25!
A Hilarious Journey Through My Ambitious (and Slightly Delusional) Financial Goals
Ah, the dreams of youth, where the sky’s the limit, and your bank account balance is just a number on a screen that you occasionally squint at. I’m here to confess my grand plan: I’m going to be a millionaire by the time I’m 30. Or at least, that was the plan when I was feeling exceptionally confident… at the ripe old age of 25.
The “Eureka!” Moment
It all started one day when I was sitting in my mismatched socks, sipping instant coffee from a mug that may or may not have been washed this week. Suddenly, it hit me like a ton of gold bars: I was destined for greatness! Or so I thought. So, I decided to set a goal — I’d be a millionaire in five years. Easy-peasy, right?
The Million-Dollar Idea… or Not
With my newfound determination, I set out to find the million-dollar idea that would launch me into the world of luxury yachts and caviar dreams. My first brainstorming session went like this: “How about an app that tells you if it’s going to rain? Oh, wait…”