15 Under 40: The Young Achievers

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We are perpetually fascinated with achievement at a young age. The magazine Granta periodically names 20 British writers under the age of 40 it considers significant. Many people aspire to become millionaires or retire by the age of 40. Young inventors and entrepreneurs and prodigies all fascinate us. In certain fields including music and mathematics, conventional wisdom tells us that success comes during youth or not at all.
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