Never Too Late To Start

Dan Lok Show

Dan Lok

Careers, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.8 • 826 Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode, we dive deep into the frustrating paradox many aspiring entrepreneurs face: the age-old question of when is the "right" time to start a business. Can you relate to the feeling of being told you're too young in your 20s to take the plunge, only to be told you're too old later on? We explore why this narrative doesn't make sense and why it's never truly too early or too late to chase your entrepreneurial dreams.

We'll hear stories from individuals who started their ventures at various stages of life—from fresh-faced 20-somethings to seasoned professionals in their 50s and beyond. They'll share their triumphs, challenges, and the wisdom they've gathered along the way.

Join us as we unpack the notion that passion, innovation, and determination know no age limits. Whether you're contemplating a startup while still in school or considering a career pivot later in life, this episode promises insights that will motivate you to act when the time feels right for you, not when the world says it should.

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0:00.0	Dan, I just turned 40 this month. Is it too late to start a business?
0:19.5	Well, you hit 40 this November. I assume that your birthday is in November.
0:23.6	My birthday is also in November.
0:27.6	So, 40 years old, is it too late to start a business?
0:35.6	No, no, no.
0:40.3	Now why is it no?
0:41.3	You notice in our society,
0:43.3	when I was getting started,
0:45.3	maybe you could relate to this.
0:47.3	I was so young.
0:48.3	I was 20-somewhat years old, I looked like I was 15, okay?
0:52.3	I looked, I just had this baby face.
0:55.0	People told me, Dan, you look too young,
0:57.0	or you sound too young, right?
0:59.0	Entrepreneurs, business owners, they're not gonna trust you,
1:01.0	they're not gonna do business with you.
1:03.0	You don't look like you know what you're doing,
1:05.0	you're too young.
1:06.0	Maybe just wait a little bit, just wait a little bit.
1:08.0	Comment below if you can relate to this. Then guess what as you get older and older? Okay, you wait and you put off your dreams and you wait and you wait and suddenly
1:17.8	What did they tell you? You're too old
1:21.3	What the fuck? I was too young. I was too young. I was too young. I was too young, suddenly I'm too old.
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