Author Michael H. Forde has had a significant amount of success for a 25-year-old. As a recipient of the fully funded Gates Millennium scholarship by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Forde is an ambassador for the National College Resources Foundation, team member of Forbes The Culture, and author of the book Success Begins From Where You Are! Featured in Forbes India for his positive impact on society, and having more than 100,000 combined followers on Instagram and Facebook, Forde has been an inspiration to many near and far, showing that success really does begin from where you are.

Michael, who was born in Brooklyn, New York City, began his search for success at a very early age. Raised by his Caribbean parents, Forde saw how hard they worked and the sacrifices they made to make sure that he was always taken care of. The type of drive displayed by his family to invest in the wellbeing of others soon became part of his purpose to have the most positive impact on society as humanly possible.

“My purpose was not always clear”, said Forde. “I was not sure of my “why”. However, through finding my purpose of giving, I have found my answer to success. I truly believe that there is beauty in investing in others, and that’s what I feel as if I was meant to do.”

Forde’s writings have been seen by thousands across the world, as his goal is to ensure that people have the tools needed to guide them towards the finish line. His purpose, he says, is to inspire all to fulfill the greatness that is already inside of them.

“Having the opportunity to spread information that can help someone achieve more in life has always been a dream of mine, and I’m really happy to be able to do just that”, said Forde. “I believe that the more inspired people are, the more they can realize that their potential is limitless. This, in turn, can create a cycle of people helping other people, just as I hope to do for as long as I possibly can.”