Hello, everyone! I'm a touch nervous to introduce myself, but here I am!
Who Am I?
I'm currently twenty years old and a senior in college studying computer science and business. I discovered The Millionaire Fastlane when it popped up as a recommended book on Goodreads and devoured it. I've been trapped in a slump lately, staring down a future in the slow lane. I got an internship at a very respected company, followed by a job offer. When I got that letter, my parents were so proud. But it was like I could feel my world shrinking.
I could see myself, twenty, thirty, forty years from now, in a job that doesn't fulfill me, working in an industry I don't support and it was like a noose was tightening around my throat. Every time I told people that I cared about how I dreamed of entrepreneurship, I got nothing but opposition. But you have such a good job! We're so proud of all that you've done! I wish I was in your position! Do you really want to risk everything? Canary, everyone hates their job. Everyone is unfulfilled. What makes you so special? And I listened to them.
What's the Plan?
First of all, I have to work on myself. Though they can be improved, I feel that I do already have at least the start of a lot of the skills that I will need to succeed in business. I love selling, I love helping solve problems. Mostly, I need to work on my mindset, to believe that I am capable of accomplishing my goals.
Product wise, I'm currently developing a SAAS product for the real estate sector that I know solves a real problem. It's reminding me why I liked programming in the first day. I have no idea what I'm doing. Everyday I find something I don't understand or don't know how to handle at first. It's almost becoming addictive. Throwing yourself into something and discovering that you can handle it is a grade-A way of building your confidence.
Why?
I'll admit, I don't have a taste for expensive cars (though I certainly don't begrudge those of you that do!) My goal is be able to buy a couple acres of land and build my own home. Then, I would spend a couple months of every year traveling and devote my time to personal projects. I want to completely own myself and my time, instead of being at the mercy of someone else.
Who Am I?
I'm currently twenty years old and a senior in college studying computer science and business. I discovered The Millionaire Fastlane when it popped up as a recommended book on Goodreads and devoured it. I've been trapped in a slump lately, staring down a future in the slow lane. I got an internship at a very respected company, followed by a job offer. When I got that letter, my parents were so proud. But it was like I could feel my world shrinking.
I could see myself, twenty, thirty, forty years from now, in a job that doesn't fulfill me, working in an industry I don't support and it was like a noose was tightening around my throat. Every time I told people that I cared about how I dreamed of entrepreneurship, I got nothing but opposition. But you have such a good job! We're so proud of all that you've done! I wish I was in your position! Do you really want to risk everything? Canary, everyone hates their job. Everyone is unfulfilled. What makes you so special? And I listened to them.
What's the Plan?
First of all, I have to work on myself. Though they can be improved, I feel that I do already have at least the start of a lot of the skills that I will need to succeed in business. I love selling, I love helping solve problems. Mostly, I need to work on my mindset, to believe that I am capable of accomplishing my goals.
Product wise, I'm currently developing a SAAS product for the real estate sector that I know solves a real problem. It's reminding me why I liked programming in the first day. I have no idea what I'm doing. Everyday I find something I don't understand or don't know how to handle at first. It's almost becoming addictive. Throwing yourself into something and discovering that you can handle it is a grade-A way of building your confidence.
Why?
I'll admit, I don't have a taste for expensive cars (though I certainly don't begrudge those of you that do!) My goal is be able to buy a couple acres of land and build my own home. Then, I would spend a couple months of every year traveling and devote my time to personal projects. I want to completely own myself and my time, instead of being at the mercy of someone else.
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