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Best-Selling Author Michael H. Forde Discusses His Journey To Success And Purpose

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.”
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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.
Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.
He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”
Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.
While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.
He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.
While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.
There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.
Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.
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