I need help

[Jrjohnny]

I need help, I dont have any like minded people around me. Thats the reason why I joined this forum.

Its really bad, my family supports me but when I try to talk to my friends, they're quick to dismiss it and they just goof off, they tell me I'm insane and apparently a 9-5 job is better than entrepreneurship (my ideas are broad and a plan with a few steps) and theyre going on the slow lane.

They want to work jobs 5d for 2d off. Its sad, they only care about stuff like video games and more. (Ive been on self improvement since January 4th) but I need more support especially from other entrepreneurs.

-John

 

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[Subsonic]

I need help, I dont have any like minded people around me. Thats the reason why I joined this forum.

Its really bad, my family supports me but when I try to talk to my friends, they're quick to dismiss it and they just goof off, they tell me I'm insane and apparently a 9-5 job is better than entrepreneurship (my ideas are broad and a plan with a few steps) and theyre going on the slow lane.

They want to work jobs 5d for 2d off. Its sad, they only care about stuff like video games and more. (Ive been on self improvement since January 4th) but I need more support especially from other entrepreneurs.

-John

Hey man,

If your willing to take action and won't just be a one message dude I'd be down to help you earn your first 1k.
I recently got my first 1k month and I am also still in school. Btw I am not selling anything. The reason I'd like to help you is because the best way to advance a skill is by teaching it.

So tell me, how hard would you be willing to work for your first 1k?

 

[Jon822]

Your friends are right to doubt you -- ideas are worthless. Prove them wrong with your actions. When you can eventually show them a month you profited their entire yearly salary, then they'll be wishing they ditched the video games and really looked into the idea of entrepreneurship. As far as finding like-minded people to support your ventures, that's what MJ created this forum for. But don't make the mistake of thinking that forum members are going to hold your hand and give you a step by step guide -- the process is for you to figure out. Other entrepreneurs can be your cheerleaders and give some general advice, but ultimately you have to play the game.

 

[Jrjohnny]

Hey man,

If your willing to take action and won't just be a one message dude I'd be down to help you earn your first 1k.
I recently got my first 1k month and I am also still in school. Btw I am not selling anything. The reason I'd like to help you is because the best way to advance a skill is by teaching it.

So tell me, how hard would you be willing to work for your first 1k?

Im really willing to work, only problem, my idea is to open up a cafe/bakery but im still a minor and ill need a parent to help me by signing it on my behalf. But im willing to work harder just to start off.
I wont need help with making money, just need help knowing its going to be a rough journey and I need that wind in my back

 

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[Jrjohnny]

Your friends are right to doubt you -- ideas are worthless. Prove them wrong with your actions. When you can eventually show them a month you profited their entire yearly salary, then they'll be wishing they ditched the video games and really looked into the idea of entrepreneurship. As far as finding like-minded people to support your ventures, that's what MJ created this forum for. But don't make the mistake of thinking that forum members are going to hold your hand and give you a step by step process -- the process is for you to figure out. Other entrepreneurs can be your cheerleaders and give some general advice, but ultimately you have to play the game.

Thank you man, just trying to find people to help put that wind in my back yk

 

[Jon822]

Im really willing to work, only problem, my idea is to open up a cafe/bakery but im still a minor and ill need a parent to help me by signing it on my behalf. But im willing to work harder just to start off

What made you decide on this? You need to be very cautious about choosing a business simply because it's something you're passionate about or something you already have some skill in. If you open up a bakery and there's 10 others within two blocks from yours, then it's pretty clear there wasn't a need for it.

 

[Jon822]

Also, the fact that you're a minor is an incredible opportunity for you. Most people don't enter the entrepreneurial realm until they are at least double your age. You have the potential to retire before most entrepreneurs even start. And it's not by luck: you chose to read business books or watch YouTube videos on business that ultimately led you to here. You owe it to yourself to not waste this rare opportunity.

 

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[REV5028]

I need help, I dont have any like minded people around me. Thats the reason why I joined this forum.

Its really bad, my family supports me but when I try to talk to my friends, they're quick to dismiss it and they just goof off, they tell me I'm insane and apparently a 9-5 job is better than entrepreneurship (my ideas are broad and a plan with a few steps) and theyre going on the slow lane.

They want to work jobs 5d for 2d off. Its sad, they only care about stuff like video games and more. (Ive been on self improvement since January 4th) but I need more support especially from other entrepreneurs.

-John

I can relate to this! At probably around double your age, I have a lot of friends who either dismiss entrepreneurship or are too afraid to do anything other than work and invest. Keep showing up to the forum and in time you will find value in this community and maybe even make a few strong connections that will help guide and support you. As @Jon822 said, don't take your youth for granted and don't let it hold you back.

 

[Jrjohnny]

What made you decide on this? You need to be very cautious about choosing a business simply because it's something you're passionate about or something you already have some skill in. If you open up a bakery and there's 10 others within two blocks from yours, then it's pretty clear there wasn't a need for it.

I have tooken that into aspect, im finding areas that lack stuff like a bakery. And im currently sick so its giving me more time to think but my mom isnt letting open a bakery claiming that apparently i need to be 25 to start a business (12 years from now) but I am also writing my own book. I mean I dont blame her but im still mad at her, I mean im asking her if I could buy a place and open a bakery. Thats like 100k.. im thinkin of just selling things outside my house to prove her I can do this. What do you think??

 

[Jrjohnny]

Also, the fact that you're a minor is an incredible opportunity for you. Most people don't enter the entrepreneurial realm until they are at least double your age. You have the potential to retire before most entrepreneurs even start. And it's not by luck: you chose to read business books or watch YouTube videos on business that ultimately led you to here. You owe it to yourself to not waste this rare opportunity.

Ive been alot more mature in life ever since I was little, legit last year I was playing 30 hours of video games a week, then I rode in a porche with one of my moms friends whos only 38 and im like, “Whats the difference between us?” Those are the words of that got me started. Ive tried writing a few books, havent published anything yet but close to. And im planning on living freely by the age of 30, watching my children grow and give them experiences of a lifetime. So thats why i wanna become an entrepreneur (ik a mouthful mb).

 

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[benjamin_orji]

Hey man,

If your willing to take action and won't just be a one message dude I'd be down to help you earn your first 1k.
I recently got my first 1k month and I am also still in school. Btw I am not selling anything. The reason I'd like to help you is because the best way to advance a skill is by teaching it.

So tell me, how hard would you be willing to work for your first 1k?

Hello, @Subsonic can this be up for me too? I can work as hard as a soldier ant for my first 1k.

 

[Jrjohnny]

Also, the fact that you're a minor is an incredible opportunity for you. Most people don't enter the entrepreneurial realm until they are at least double your age. You have the potential to retire before most entrepreneurs even start. And it's not by luck: you chose to read business books or watch YouTube videos on business that ultimately led you to here. You owe it to yourself to not waste this rare opportunity.

I just negotiated with my mom, she said i could start my business when im 15, is that still good?

 

[DW85014]

I have tooken that into aspect, im finding areas that lack stuff like a bakery. And im currently sick so its giving me more time to think but my mom isnt letting open a bakery claiming that apparently i need to be 25 to start a business (12 years from now) but I am also writing my own book. I mean I dont blame her but im still mad at her, I mean im asking her if I could buy a place and open a bakery. Thats like 100k.. im thinkin of just selling things outside my house to prove her I can do this. What do you think??

So you're 13?

If that's correct - first of all it's awesome that you're spending some of your time as a 13-year-old to research how to make money with grown men (and women). You should take a moment to pat yourself on the back for that much initiative that early. I can only hope that my 11-year old will be making moves like you in 2 years.

That being said, if your dream is to own a bakery why not start small by doing one of the following:

1) Selling treats at your school (I sold candy when I was about your age - I'm guessing a few others in the group did similar things.) This is a great way to get the opinion of your peers and learn what products or desserts work and which don't.
2) See if an established bakery will let you "apprentice" at their bakery. Not sure what country you're in and what restrictions exist but this might be hard depending on laws in your area. In my area I've heard about businesses getting in trouble for breaking child labor laws.
3) Set up a stand at a Farmer's market (assuming they're a thing where you live) - this is a great way to test your skills and get feedback from the local public on how good your treats are and what you can do to improve them.

Overall taking out a loan, and meeting building permits and being within local health codes...etc is a lot to take on for a 13-year-old. In the meantime, I would start small and then begin to grow.

I wish you the best of luck regardless!

 

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[Jon822]

I have tooken that into aspect, im finding areas that lack stuff like a bakery. And im currently sick so its giving me more time to think but my mom isnt letting open a bakery claiming that apparently i need to be 25 to start a business (12 years from now) but I am also writing my own book. I mean I dont blame her but im still mad at her, I mean im asking her if I could buy a place and open a bakery. Thats like 100k.. im thinkin of just selling things outside my house to prove her I can do this. What do you think??

I'm going to be honest with you -- I don't think writing a book is a great pursuit just yet. You're skipping steps. What is the book about and why should anyone read it? While age theoretically doesn't matter, you do need to have the right skill-set or life experiences to fill a book with worthy enough content to buy. Perhaps your best bet is getting an early start on a specialized skill.

 

[Jrjohnny]

I'm going to be honest with you -- I don't think writing a book is a great pursuit just yet. You're skipping steps. What is the book about and why should anyone read it? While age theoretically doesn't matter, you do need to have the right skill-set or life experiences to fill a book with worthy enough content to buy. Perhaps your best bet is getting an early start on a specialized skill.

Its not a self help book, its a book for little kids to learn about the first people to land on the moon, historical fiction. It was a project I had not too long ago but I realize potential in it.

 

[Jrjohnny]

So you're 13?

If that's correct - first of all it's awesome that you're spending some of your time as a 13-year-old to research how to make money with grown men (and women). You should take a moment to pat yourself on the back for that much initiative that early. I can only hope that my 11-year old will be making moves like you in 2 years.

That being said, if your dream is to own a bakery why not start small by doing one of the following:

1) Selling treats at your school (I sold candy when I was about your age - I'm guessing a few others in the group did similar things.) This is a great way to get the opinion of your peers and learn what products or desserts work and which don't.
2) See if an established bakery will let you "apprentice" at their bakery. Not sure what country you're in and what restrictions exist but this might be hard depending on laws in your area. In my area I've heard about businesses getting in trouble for breaking child labor laws.
3) Set up a stand at a Farmer's market (assuming they're a thing where you live) - this is a great way to test your skills and get feedback from the local public on how good your treats are and what you can do to improve them.

Overall taking out a loan, and meeting building permits and being within local health codes...etc is a lot to take on for a 13-year-old. In the meantime, I would start small and then begin to grow.

I wish you the best of luck regardless!

My mother has agreed to help me do some things like paper work on my behalf. I am going to probably take those steps and I probably can apprentice a bakery. I certainly have high hopes for your young one, as long as your helping them so they dont have to teach themselves like I did. If theres any advice I could give them that changed my perspective is dont be afraid to stand out; pave a different path from everyone else. And dont care what others think. You may think he doesnt think negatively but majority of older kids and young teens do, when I was 11, I styled my hair differently than I used to. I got laughed at, I came home and cried so much. Just recently, I got a buzz cut, I was laughed at and I didnt even care. Im reading books like atomic habits, physco cybernetics, millionaire fastlane , im getting laughed at, getting called names and I dont care. Its a matter of how you see yourself and finding yourself, I know you probably hear it alot but I dont want your kid to go through my pain. I changed myself to fit in. But now im paving a new path, and perfecting it.

 

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[DW85014]

Im reading books like atomic habits, physco cybernetics, millionaire fastlane , im getting laughed at, getting called names and I dont care.

Watch out World, 13-year-old JrJohnny is about to make waves! Awesome sir!

 

[Jrjohnny]

Watch out World, 13-year-old JrJohnny is about to make waves! Awesome sir!

Haha thank you man that just made me smile and made my day, hope you have a good night sir!

 

[Jon822]

Don't squander your entire childhood over Fastlane ventures, though. Enjoy school, hangout with friends, and work on self-improvement when there's extra time. You have plenty of time to make lots of money. It is definitely awesome to be able to get started so young but don't overdo it.

 

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[Andy Black]

Thought this was a cool thread that might help:

How to effortlessly meet likeminded people

For a long time I have been unable to find and build relationships with other people with the same goals as me. I would search up "how to find likeminded people" and it would always say "go join a group". Frustrating. My business started to pick up and I started giving business advice to...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

 

[Subsonic]

Im really willing to work, only problem, my idea is to open up a cafe/bakery but im still a minor and ill need a parent to help me by signing it on my behalf. But im willing to work harder just to start off.
I wont need help with making money, just need help knowing its going to be a rough journey and I need that wind in my back.

Alright, since your ready to work hard I have 2 things you need to check off.
1. Reading the Millionaire fastlane if you haven't already
2. Write down 3 chores you think people hate doing.

 

[Jrjohnny]

Don't squander your entire childhood over Fastlane ventures, though. Enjoy school, hangout with friends, and work on self-improvement when there's extra time. You have plenty of time to make lots of money. It is definitely awesome to be able to get started so young but don't overdo it.

I know, im still hanging out with friends and family, laughing. Being active, enjoying school but its all because I found myself. I used to play video games because all my friends did, I never enjoyed them. But Ive found myself and what I enjoy (reading, working out, and researching financial stuff). I dont know why, Ive always been someone whos willing to give myself a good life later on. Im more mature aswell.

 

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[Jrjohnny]

Alright, since your ready to work hard I have 2 things you need to check off.
1. Reading the Millionaire fastlane if you haven't already
2. Write down 3 chores you think people hate doing.

1. I started legit 5 days ago n im almost done

2. If you want me to write them here: dogwalking, lawnmowing and watering garden (I love all 3 of these)

 

[Jrjohnny]

Thought this was a cool thread that might help:

How to effortlessly meet likeminded people

For a long time I have been unable to find and build relationships with other people with the same goals as me. I would search up "how to find likeminded people" and it would always say "go join a group". Frustrating. My business started to pick up and I started giving business advice to...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

Alr ty man.

 

[Jrjohnny]

I know, im still hanging out with friends and family, laughing. Being active, enjoying school but its all because I found myself. I used to play video games because all my friends did, I never enjoyed them. But Ive found myself and what I enjoy (reading, working out, and researching financial stuff). I dont know why, Ive always been someone whos willing to give myself a good life later on. Im more mature aswell. Like today im prob just going to rest and skip swimming.. Im really badly sick.

 

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[Andy Black]

I know you're young @Jrjohnny and my own kids write the same way when messaging their friends.

It will help you in your entrepreneurial career to write full words and use proper grammar and capitalisation.

 

[Akaushra]

To be honest, I’m in the same boat as you oh my friends are lazy little people who’re just gonna be content sit around all day and watch as the life disappears from them. They don’t know that they are mortal. They don’t know that they don’t have infinite time. They don’t know the things I know. They don’t know that we have to keep improving ourselves. There are one or two who have a similar mindset, but they haven’t had the same resources that we have been exposed to. That’s why we half to show them. That’s why we have to keep separating them for sitting around and doing nothing all day, even if it means, we are not as like there will be one or two of them who see that there is a different path in life, and that we can show it to them. Those are the real friends. Those are the real people who bring value to us, and we will bring value to them.

 

[Jrjohnny]

I know you're young @Jrjohnny and my own kids write the same way when messaging their friends.

It will help you in your entrepreneurial career to write full words and use proper grammar and capitalisation.

Okay, I know I don't really have the best spelling, but it might be because I’m only in 7th grade and yes. I am trying to stop typing in short-form.. Just I got to keep practicing, that’s another reason why I joined this forum.

 

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[Subsonic]

1. I started legit 5 days ago n im almost done

2. If you want me to write them here: dogwalking, lawnmowing and watering garden (I love all 3 of these)

Great man.

I'll keep this short since I am at the gym.
Recently I figured out the equation to make money. Not to be rich but simply a foolproof way to make some money.

1.
You make an offer people don't want to say no to.
2.
You make sure loads of people, to whom the offer is relevant, know about the offer.


This is a simple framework to follow if you want to make money right now without overthrowing it.

For example

"I will walk your dog without causing you any trouble or extra work"

Then make sure that one way or another, every dog owner in your area knows about that offer.

 

[Jrjohnny]

Great man.

I'll keep this short since I am at the gym.
Recently I figured out the equation to make money. Not to be rich but simply a foolproof way to make some money.

1.
You make an offer people don't want to say no to.
2.
You make sure loads of people, to whom the offer is relevant, know about the offer.


This is a simple framework to follow if you want to make money right now without overthrowing it.

For example

"I will walk your dog without causing you any trouble or extra work"

Then make sure that one way or another, every dog owner in your area knows about that offer.

See I was planning on that, except. There are like 4 dog walkers around my area, so thats a lot of competition, especially as a 13 year old. But there are a few schools near me. I could write a childrens book and see if they like to purchase some copies.