- Joined
- Oct 12, 2012
- Messages
- 9
Rep Bank
$90
$90
User Power: 44%
Hey everyone . . . I turn 35 today. Something interesting about being 35 is that for the only time I'm exactly half my father's age. So I'm faced with looking at Dad and asking myself what I want to do with the next 35 years. Now maybe that's too daunting of a question to ask, but I'm oddly encouraged by the existence of the question:
That makes the idea of going back to school for a few years or making any serious investment of time or energy seem really palatable.
Now I know this is an anti-MFL, but in the next 35 years I really want my career to be something enjoyable. Joseph Campbell said, "The insecure way is the secure way," meaning that if you follow your passion you will always have that passion . . . even if money doesn't follow (and money can never be guaranteed). There is surely a way to combine this with NEED in the marketplace.
The first 35 years was pretty structured. School, mistakes, law school, payoff student loans, etc. But I'm really thinking about changing directions. I have no aversion to working very hard for a very long time, and for some reason I'm drawn to the idea of working with metal--learning to manufacture high-end titanium knives, for example--and writing.
The good news is that there's TIME, and as Gordon Gekko said in the sequel: "Money is not the prime asset in life. Time is." Think about it like this: There is a very, very good chance that Carlos Slim or Warren Buffett would completely trade places with me (and you!). Don't waste your time!
- Essentially, I can repeat my entire life (i.e. make 35 years worth of choices), except without 18 years of rules and adult supervision to cramp my style (but lots of pre-programmed beliefs to overcome).
That makes the idea of going back to school for a few years or making any serious investment of time or energy seem really palatable.
Now I know this is an anti-MFL, but in the next 35 years I really want my career to be something enjoyable. Joseph Campbell said, "The insecure way is the secure way," meaning that if you follow your passion you will always have that passion . . . even if money doesn't follow (and money can never be guaranteed). There is surely a way to combine this with NEED in the marketplace.
The first 35 years was pretty structured. School, mistakes, law school, payoff student loans, etc. But I'm really thinking about changing directions. I have no aversion to working very hard for a very long time, and for some reason I'm drawn to the idea of working with metal--learning to manufacture high-end titanium knives, for example--and writing.
The good news is that there's TIME, and as Gordon Gekko said in the sequel: "Money is not the prime asset in life. Time is." Think about it like this: There is a very, very good chance that Carlos Slim or Warren Buffett would completely trade places with me (and you!). Don't waste your time!
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
