How old were you when you started your entrepreneurial journey, and how many years did it take for you to feel like your business was yielding the results you're happy with? I'm 36, hoping to start my journey, but this dark voice in my head keeps telling me I'm too old. I know it's not true, so I'm here to look for some inspiration.

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I was 29 when I first seriously started. 6 years later, and I am very happy with the results. It’s a long journey. You have to have some humility, know you will make mistakes, and keep at it.

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You aren't. I started diving in last year at 33. It'll probably be another year before this is where I want it to be. Stop overthinking and start doing. You can make it work if you put in the time.

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27 when I started, 30 now. Still not satisfied with the results lol. There’s always more room for improvement and money to be made. I won’t be satisfied until I have enough cashflow to live the life I want which may be a long time.

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You are never too old with the right people next to you, and if you need any help, feel free to text me and I can give some direction and help in starting

I started at 39. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m 41 now and so grateful I took the plunge and started something considering what’s going on in the job market. I’m growing it slowly but steadily, and increasing my own confidence level as I go. I’m to a point that it reassures me against layoff anxiety. Now the thinking is… if I get layed off, I can give this my all and turn it into something real.

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