A heartfelt story of perseverance and discipline has resonated with social media users after a techie from a small Indian village shared their financial journey on Reddit.
At 34, they saved Rs 4 crore through a decade of steady effort and simple living, despite starting with humble beginnings.
The now-viral post appeared in the ‘r/noida’ community, where the techie marked their birthday with a reflection on how far they had come. “Today I turn 34. And I have just crossed Rs 4 crore in personal savings. No inheritance. No lottery. Just ten years of consistent effort, patience, and disciplined living,” the post read.
Recalling their childhood, the techie shared, “I was born and brought up in a small village. I completed my schooling in a Hindi-medium government school. My father worked as a daily-wage labourer, earning just enough to feed the family. Even then, he somehow managed to buy me a few books and share words of encouragement whenever I felt low.”
One line from their father stayed with him: “The day people know me because of you, I will feel proud.” This became the driving force behind his dreams.
The techie spoke about their struggles with hunger – both the physical kind and the silent wish to blend in with the city crowd wearing a simple branded T-shirt. Their lives changed when they stumbled upon computers and found their passion.
“I still remember what hunger feels like. Not only the kind where your stomach aches, but also the kind where you quietly wish to wear a branded Levi’s T-shirt, not because it is expensive, but because you just want to feel normal among the city crowd,” they said.
After landing a stable job in the technology sector, they stayed focused. The techie spent carefully, saved consistently, and took up part-time trading. With no mentor, they relied on free online resources and books, learning from his mistakes.
“Today, I own a car and a bike. I do not own a house yet, and I am not in a hurry either. More than the material things, I am proud that I have created a life my father would be happy to see,” he wrote.
The techie’s post aimed to encourage others who felt trapped by their circumstances. “To that person, I want to say – If I could do it, so can you. You do not need to speak fluent English. You do not need an elite degree. You just need hunger, consistency, and belief in yourself.”
They concluded his post by saying he is still learning and growing. “If this story resonates with you, I am happy to answer any questions. Whether it is about the mistakes I made, the tools I used, or how I managed emotions and discipline over the past ten years. Thank you for reading. Stay strong. Keep building.”
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The post struck a chord with Reddit users. “God bless you with more success, peace, and health. Proud of your achievement. Keep teaching and pass on your work ethic to us,” a user said.
Another user commented, “Wow OP, a big win. I am 20 years old and come from a middle-class family. My father sold our car during Covid to meet our needs. Till this day, we are planning to buy one but can’t. You surely did some great work.”
“Finally, someone not yapping on the internet. Thanks, mate. I needed a heads-up to keep working harder and stay strong every day,” one of the users said.
The techie’s story stands as an example that determination, not privilege, builds success.