Comments on: The Difference Between Being 20 and 25 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/ Musings of a Balding 29 Year Old Business Owner Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:23:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/comment-page-1/#comment-1389 David Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:51:55 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/#comment-1389 As many who aspire to achieving something, many others are content, or would rather feel safe and secure in monotony. It's frustrating that many seem happy with not doing much beyond a 9 - 5 for 40-50 years and then kicking the bucket. There's something beyond having lots of money or being popular, and that's achieving something! As many who aspire to achieving something, many others are content, or would rather feel safe and secure in monotony.

It’s frustrating that many seem happy with not doing much beyond a 9 – 5 for 40-50 years and then kicking the bucket.

There’s something beyond having lots of money or being popular, and that’s achieving something!

]]> By: 8th Grade Graduation - Adam McFarland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/comment-page-1/#comment-867 8th Grade Graduation - Adam McFarland Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:17:51 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/#comment-867 [...] in my 8th grade graduating class). Some are working in politics. Some have joined the peace corps. Most have settled for mundane jobs and given up on their dreams. Still, others have hit rock bottom and become addicts or criminals. Yet twelve years ago we all [...] [...] in my 8th grade graduating class). Some are working in politics. Some have joined the peace corps. Most have settled for mundane jobs and given up on their dreams. Still, others have hit rock bottom and become addicts or criminals. Yet twelve years ago we all [...]

]]> By: Adam McFarland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Adam McFarland Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:45:09 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/#comment-698 Holland - great video. Gerber is a great motivator and a great starting point for anyone who thinks they have the entrepreneur mentality. Holland – great video. Gerber is a great motivator and a great starting point for anyone who thinks they have the entrepreneur mentality.

]]> By: Adam Holland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/comment-page-1/#comment-697 Adam Holland Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:15:14 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/#comment-697 Yep, Adam. Most people by 25 have already "settled" for their job/career or whatever. But I think that's because they don't know any better. We get fed from birth to 22 to go to college and get a job. Work 40-50 years and (hopefully) you're able to retire. Being an entrepreneur seems so risky and can have unknown results... but that's all the fun! After reading E-Myth (thanks for the suggestion by the way) I started looking around for other Michael Gerber stuff and came across this video on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FvnbOnjGyw0 Gerber talks about just how "different" entrepreneurs are... Just remember NEVER to be "settled". Because you're either growing your business forward, or you're going backwards. Keep progressing, set new goals, and just imagine where you'll be in 5 more years! Yep, Adam. Most people by 25 have already “settled” for their job/career or whatever. But I think that’s because they don’t know any better. We get fed from birth to 22 to go to college and get a job. Work 40-50 years and (hopefully) you’re able to retire.
Being an entrepreneur seems so risky and can have unknown results… but that’s all the fun!

After reading E-Myth (thanks for the suggestion by the way) I started looking around for other Michael Gerber stuff and came across this video on YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FvnbOnjGyw0
Gerber talks about just how “different” entrepreneurs are…

Just remember NEVER to be “settled”. Because you’re either growing your business forward, or you’re going backwards. Keep progressing, set new goals, and just imagine where you’ll be in 5 more years!

]]> By: living the dream http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/comment-page-1/#comment-693 living the dream Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:16:19 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2008/04/20/the-difference-between-being-20-and-25/#comment-693 I completely agree Adam. After 2 years of working from a home office I just signed the lease for my first store and I couldn't be happier. A little stressed but overall 100x happier than had just gotten a job and gone the traditional path. I know that no matter what business I choose I can be successful and make it work. Don't give up your dream. Just start working towards or you will never get there. I completely agree Adam. After 2 years of working from a home office I just signed the lease for my first store and I couldn’t be happier. A little stressed but overall 100x happier than had just gotten a job and gone the traditional path. I know that no matter what business I choose I can be successful and make it work.

Don’t give up your dream. Just start working towards or you will never get there.

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