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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 15 Oct 2018
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    “I wanted to be a billionaire by the age of thirty. It was a literal goal. I wanted to be the African version of Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. My parents always told me to work hard, and the money will come. It just seemed like the prize you got for checking all the..."pic.twitter.com/5ep1svmYY1

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    • Ntokwasɛm TJ.Furaha 🇨🇪🇵 🇭🇦 🇸_Mûtai Bayonino Jaleel KOX. Mad Sweeny Qontent Media agachi cosmin
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      2. January Gretel Aku Mawunyo‏ @BeyGretel 15 Oct 2018
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        I also wanted to be a billionaire by age 30. I thought by saving part of my salary each month, I would reach my goal soonest. It’s good to dream whilst growing, it’s equally good to work at achieving your dreams. However, not all dreams are meant to be achieved the way we want it

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      3. Sebastian Livingstone‏ @osemuix 15 Oct 2018
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        Your salary is the bribe they pay you to forget your dreams.

        5 replies 18 retweets 68 likes
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      2. Ray Ervero‏ @RayErvero 15 Oct 2018
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        @somiscellany I agree with you ..this were real HONY stories

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      3. Girl de Maupassant‏ @somiscellany 15 Oct 2018
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        They’re sharing personal stories. This guy didn’t just come out and say ‘I need money for funding.’ He shared his story- the journey that brought him to this point. He’s presented as more than just a person with a need. That’s the HONY I know.

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      2. Bukola Moyo(Maximus)‏ @moyologun 15 Oct 2018
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        Most billionaire of this world never in their wildest dream of being one. They re busyin solving problem that they identify and thought humanity will benefit greatly from it. So if you re thinking of being a billionaire without offering a never seen solution to the world problem

        2 replies 3 retweets 17 likes
      3. Kayode‏ @tweet_kayode 16 Oct 2018
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        Lol Not all billionaires offered solutions, some are purely businessmen with aim of becoming billionaires. It depends on what you want and how you work towards it.

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      1. Erin Metcalf  🍵 🐲 🍃‏ @eirewolf 15 Oct 2018
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        It’s no bad thing to learn to be content where you are.

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      2. Abena Yalley‏ @ABYalley 15 Oct 2018
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        Lmao 😂 No wonder Nigerians are angry at representation when they see the Ghana version. Such deep and thought provoking perspectives not the grime and corruption captured in Nigeria

        2 replies 2 retweets 7 likes
      3. XCD-Design‏ @XCD_design 16 Oct 2018
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        The fake “Ghana-Nigeria” rivalry is really uncalled for, a colonial legacy. Nigeria’s size and diversity is its eternal blessing and curse. Naija has accomplished much and yes, can do more, but stop wasting space and time on yr tiny neighbour #Ghana #nigeria

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      2. Finesser Sintim Aboagye‏ @ffinesserr 16 Oct 2018
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        That’s not quitting to me. U’ve just found another alternative to succeed and u’re successful too. Just keep ur head up still and work towards it ..it ll definitely come thru but not immediately

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      3. #AbrantieTheGentleman‏ @winstonmicheals 16 Oct 2018
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        Alla finesse🔥

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