I've hated school since about the 2nd grade. I was forced into an "alternative" program in High School where I learned little or nothing but how to play backgammon and eat snickers bars and drink Mt. Dew. I've taken some college courses (Community College) but never came close to graduating. I worked shit jobs until I was 30.
Since then:
I've run for office - lost, but learned a lot. I've been asked many times since to do it again, but I have no interest in becoming a politician.
Founded two companies and sold one of them. The other one we started with $300 and has now grown to over 250K in annual sales and we plan to hire 5 people this year (it is a lifestyle business, but we'll see, it may turn into something bigger).
I've climbed partway up the corporate ladder and currently lead a group of six software developers/DBAs.
I have 2 kids and a wonderful wife. The kids are in a private montessori school which we all love (btw, their school experience is 180 degrees different than mine). We go on vacations together and have no debt.
Am I a billionaire, no and I don't think I ever will be, but I'm 42 now and think my best years are ahead of me.
I don't care how old you are or what your background, you can overcome your obstacles. My God, don't give up at 25, get going!
I've hated school since about the 2nd grade. I was forced into an "alternative" program in High School where I learned little or nothing but how to play backgammon and eat snickers bars and drink Mt. Dew. I've taken some college courses (Community College) but never came close to graduating. I worked shit jobs until I was 30.
Since then: I've run for office - lost, but learned a lot. I've been asked many times since to do it again, but I have no interest in becoming a politician.
Founded two companies and sold one of them. The other one we started with $300 and has now grown to over 250K in annual sales and we plan to hire 5 people this year (it is a lifestyle business, but we'll see, it may turn into something bigger).
I've climbed partway up the corporate ladder and currently lead a group of six software developers/DBAs.
I have 2 kids and a wonderful wife. The kids are in a private montessori school which we all love (btw, their school experience is 180 degrees different than mine). We go on vacations together and have no debt.
Am I a billionaire, no and I don't think I ever will be, but I'm 42 now and think my best years are ahead of me.
I don't care how old you are or what your background, you can overcome your obstacles. My God, don't give up at 25, get going!