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    After you've achieved the "success" you dreamed, whats next?

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    Love it. That is exactly what I would do and am planning to do. During college I actually took a swing at the dream but came to realize that it would be an extremely uphill battle to produce the revenue necessary to scale. It was also going to require a pretty uncomfortable level of debt which...
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    What is your personality? Find it out with a quick test!

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    I also like the part about Devils Advocate. Couldn't be more accurate, I often take up defense for opposing viewpoints because I like it. I have had numerous conversations where somebody will ask why we are arguing because we agree with each other. Its not arguing but a friendly debate. Finally...
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    What is your personality? Find it out with a quick test!

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    ENTP Variant: Turbulent Role: Analyst So accurate it was almost scarey. Thanks for the link yall it was awesome
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    What's your number formula from TMF book?

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    Decent Truck- 10k-15k Decent House- 150k-250k Plenty of outdoor gear-Not as much as a boat Freedom- Priceless My vote $500k-$1mil (liquid not total asset value) Long term target is $10mil but at the end of the day I love being outside more then anything else. As much as I love the helicopter a...
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    Getting paid to go to college/Help me decide on a major.

    Since I don't know you I can only comment on what I would do, also retrospectively. This is also assuming you decided not to take MJ's 1st option. First- figure out what your personal core competencies are. Not what you love to do or are passionate about but what things you are good at. IE. are...
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    Need Help With Closing Sales (Jordan Belfort System)

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    One thing about cold calling is although you remember them they rarely remember you. Its the fortunate and unfortunate reality. Also I have found that people often appreciate the hustle. They might shut you down initially but if you stay professionally persistent they might just give you a...
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    My brothers success story + Big time doubt

    I think in some cases being an addict can be an asset. Some addicts have a unique ability to become focused and obsessed (ie. addicted) to things. This is a big problem if your efforts are directed towards self destructive behaviors, like drugs. But when directed towards positive behaviors like...
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    Considering buying a business

    I agree with what a lot of what others have said. I say if you can get the price right and the right location to move it to go for it. Low risk education as others have stated and could hopefully lead to a wage multiplies higher then what your piers are likely to earn. Also don't be afraid to...
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    What would you do if you could be 18 years old again?

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    Completely agree, I apologize if it came across as defensive etc. College debt in my opinion is probably the worst form of debt, you cant even declare bankruptcy to get out of it. Plus the interest rates are in my opinion completely out of line. I have a few friends still in grad school and...
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    What would you do if you could be 18 years old again?

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    I completely agree that debt can be an amazing tool but I still think it is prudent to avoid it. That doesn't mean eliminate it or never use it but look for other means to accomplish what you are looking to accomplish before seeking out debt...unless it is non-recourse or non-traditional, and...
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    What would you do if you could be 18 years old again?

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    This will be different for everybody but for me. 1) Not go to college 2) Learn a marketable skill ie sales, trade etc. 3) Learn Sales- It will help you in all facets of life slowlane or fast. 4) Start a business- Mowing laws, recycling, website, selling burritos at a concert, funny videos on...
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    What are your business compatible meals?

    I have spent enough time tracking macros etc. so I can do a pretty decent job eyeballing a meal etc. If you are cutting intermittent fasting is great because you only have to plan 2 meals otherwise I try to eat 3 squares. That being said I have found a few meals that I really like to eat and...
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    Business Opportunity I've Been Presented

    I see a lot of people saying owning a franchise is not fastlane but I know a lot of very successful franchisees who are killing it. This runs the gambit from small timers with 1 location to the big timers with lots of locations. Examples of this can be seen all over, in fact a Wendy's franchisee...
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    What Do I Do with all the Money I made?

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    The other nice thing about real estate is the potential tax advantages etc. Things like depreciation and 1031 exchanges to name a few can be great things. Some commercial assets can even be depreciate at an accelerated rate.
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    Its just not working :( ..

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    My advise, if you haven't already found it, is to check out mr. money mustache. I think it is a great place for everybody to start. Usually the easiest way to make more money is to spend less. I know many will say this isnt fastlane but I can tell you from personal experience that having a low...
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    Tradesmen in the Fastlane

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    100% this. - sorry a bit off topic Read an interesting article today that broke down the true earnings for an average doctor, which included the opportunity costs associated with college, internships etc. and it came out to roughly $29 per hour for the average surgeon. Anybody thinking about...
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    Consulting business - thoughts?

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    Consulting can be a very tough gig to get into as you eluded to. People need to know you are that GOOD to invest in you. Things like establishing a track record and gaining credibility in a market place can be a long hard process. That being said building a successful consulting business is...
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    Consulting business - thoughts?

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    Number of different ways and usually a combination of both. -First as @eqttrdr stated above value based fees. Bid the job vs. by the hour -Leverage- they often have at least a few employees and possibly some junior consultants etc. This will be industry dependent but people like assistants...
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    Consulting business - thoughts?

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    The other thing about consulting is that it can be a very high margin low overhead business. Therefore it can be a great place to start for those with more time then money etc. or as mentioned above a great way to get out of a job and still bring in income, often with a significant pay raise...
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    I've made millions online - ask me anything!

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    Not super familiar with the Mexico real estate market, although I have quite a few clients who own in either Mexico or other Latin American countries and seem to be very happy with their investments. Plus I also don't know if that is where you currently reside or are from etc. but I am still...

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