The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit kicked off in Phoenix this week, as thousands of ambitious young leaders from around the world gather to learn from one another and offer advice to aspiring young innovators.

Forbes editors evaluated thousands of applicants across 20 different categories, looking for scale, impact, creativity and potential for success.Only 600 people made the 2026 list.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Axiom Math founder Carina Hong and content creator Colin Rocker are a few of the achievers to make the list. Each honoree found career success because they showed up with confidence and ingenuity.

Here are three ways you can approach your career like a Forbes 30 Under 30:

Listen and learn from your audience. Rocker didn’t go viral by guessing. He researched the issues his audience faces and offered a solution.

Find mentors who want the best for you. None of the 2026 honorees succeeded on their own. They had people to support and encourage them along the way.

Gain confidence by showing up with your best foot forward. Hurts gave 100% effort in every game he played. He built confidence through consistency.

Learn and be brave. You just might find the same success as these 30 Under 30 honorees.

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