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Although I have accomplished quite a bit in my short lifetime, I’m going through a stage where I feel like a loser.

I’ve been slacking off and honestly kind of board with my business. It’s at the point where I can get by without doing much work.

Everytime I come back to my hometown my family just doesn’t get it. They don’t understand my entrepreneurial mindset.

I’m 21 years old and I’ve built an online fitness coaching business.

I’ve generated multiple six figures over the last 2-3 years.

I decided I was finished with college after my freshman year and wanted to pursue my business all the way.

I moved to San Diego and I’ve been there for about two years.

Although most people would say you’re doing amazing and killing it.

I know I could be doing better.

I want a bigger opportunity, I want to work harder, and develop a vision so huge it scares me.

I feel like my next evolution is coming up but right now I’m in the growing pains where I feel a little lost and unsure of what’s next.

I have a few ideas and I’m testing out the market for them but it’s an uncomfortable period.

I feel like I’m just coasting and not growing. It’s not a fun place to be.

Any advice?

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[–] desert_dweller27@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It sounds like you're anticipating happiness to come from external factors. Just so you know, it never will. It's only inside yourself that you'll find it. Then once you do, everything external becomes play - your business, the risks you take, the challenges you face. You become so stable internally, that no matter what storm is raging outside, inside you're at ease.

Check out some books by Thich Nhat Hanh.

You're already doing great. Good luck.

[–] beeper212@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

This reply is dead on.

In 1999, I sold my first business for $3M and "retired" at 29. It was awful! I was completely unhappy and lost.

After a few weeks, my family came to me and encouraged me to find something to do outside of the house.

I focused on my mental health and why money was never going to make me happy.

Over the 10 years I built and sold 3 more businesses and retired at 40.

I have spent the last 14 years mentoring and investing in other small businesses and real estate. Now I am incredibly happy!

[–] borderlinecross@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Hey Beeper! I know you probably get a lot of these messages but thought I'd give it a shot - I recently left a corporate CPA job and working through a business venture. Could I ask you for advice on how I should be spending my time?

Thanks in advance!

[–] Few-Fly24@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey I am building an AI startup and I am almost done with MVP. I am seeking mentorship as I have doubts about fundraising. It would mean a lot if we can connect

[–] beeper212@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately I'm all booked up. Best of luck

[–] Few-Fly24@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That is totally understandable sir but all I want are your 9.5 minutes of undivided attention and I don't expect anything. Would mean the world to me if I can get 9.5 minutes of your time!

[–] beeper212@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair enough, send me a DM and lets set up a time to chat. I'm in Virginia.

[–] Few-Fly24@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Sure, dming you

[–] apersonsthoughts1@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That's encouraging ty I'm jist getting started

[–] LeganV9@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

26 here, many failed businesses, do you have any resources that I can learn from please ?

[–] beeper212@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I don't have any resources to share. Post your questions on this subreddit and you will get lots of help.