Why I love being over 40 in today's world (and you could too?)
I'm 45 years old (and young, all things considered). For some additional context, I was first introduced to Ayn Rand by my father with "Anthem" when I was in junior high. Then I re-discovered her in college and embraced her ideas passionately, soaking up all of her fiction and non-fiction works that I could get my hands on.
I pursued a rewarding engineering career along with getting married, raising a family, enjoying artistic hobbies, and supporting causes important to me. It wasn't until I turned 40 did I figure out how to combine all of these strengths and interests into focused efforts. Plus, I realized how technology has made so many opportunities available to us today. Those under 40 don't remember what it was like...all the things that could have a major impact needed permission and someone else's authority. Like releasing a music CD, publishing a book, filming and releasing a movie, hosting a radio or TV show, organizing an event, teaching a course, building a complex product, starting a business...
Very few to no barriers in today's world for anyone reading this post! Those of us over 40 have the benefit of both hindsight and foresight, along with our personal experiences and the skills we have accumulated. As long as we are willing to continue learning new tools and methods, why aren't more of us excited about the opportunities available to us today?
This 6-minute video from serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gave me an inspiring kick in the pants. If you are over 40 I hope you watch it too. Then tell me what you think with a comment below. I want to see more of the fierce, heroic spirit of achievement from people in this online Gulch. Who else still has a fire that needs to burn bright?
https://www.facebook.com/gary/videos/...
I pursued a rewarding engineering career along with getting married, raising a family, enjoying artistic hobbies, and supporting causes important to me. It wasn't until I turned 40 did I figure out how to combine all of these strengths and interests into focused efforts. Plus, I realized how technology has made so many opportunities available to us today. Those under 40 don't remember what it was like...all the things that could have a major impact needed permission and someone else's authority. Like releasing a music CD, publishing a book, filming and releasing a movie, hosting a radio or TV show, organizing an event, teaching a course, building a complex product, starting a business...
Very few to no barriers in today's world for anyone reading this post! Those of us over 40 have the benefit of both hindsight and foresight, along with our personal experiences and the skills we have accumulated. As long as we are willing to continue learning new tools and methods, why aren't more of us excited about the opportunities available to us today?
This 6-minute video from serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gave me an inspiring kick in the pants. If you are over 40 I hope you watch it too. Then tell me what you think with a comment below. I want to see more of the fierce, heroic spirit of achievement from people in this online Gulch. Who else still has a fire that needs to burn bright?
https://www.facebook.com/gary/videos/...
Jan
Jan
post which is in the "hot list" today? . and from my nuclear
background, I could contribute as an expert witness.
if it were about a "suitcase bomb" instead of a dirty bomb,
there might be more suspense. . while there is a lot which is
classified, the unclassified stuff is good.
and have you read the other 2 Jed O'Dea books? -- j
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As I have recently learned, "Indie" apparently means 'an Independent movie' - one that is not filmed or distributed via the big studios. Wm has written a terrific script about a nuclear threat at the Port of LA, and we are going to try to film it. I am learning a lot more about the Film Industry than I ever really intended to, but it is fun.
The movie is basically about free will.
Jan
oh. . yes. . Indie. . Schuyler House or creative anachronism?
movies are wonderful;;; we have hundreds here, and there
never is enough time to enjoy them. . we need to stop time
and declare a movie hiatus!!! -- j
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In this case, I'm convinced that you'll be able to find evidence for whichever conclusion you choose. Therein lies the power of free will and conscious focus.
Seriously now, promoting the achievements and successes of people within our community and online Gulch here has some very valuable and effective purposes. Hopefully you agree without me spelling out all of the reasons. So I encourage you to make a dedicated post about your book. If you've already done that, can you add a link in this thread? Thanks again, and in advance of that!
Jan
to tugging and convincing and subduing of my role of gee-whiz editor
to his role as author. . it's fun and interesting!!! -- j
p.s. the blue and white computers are both online, now!!!
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Interesting indeed.
Jan
my brother-in-law worked on them today ... tried to answer
you from the white one, but it's still in its infancy. . the
blue computer must continue for awhile.
I love to read so much that it's a problem, yes, so I have a
thing about this corner of the kitchen ... desktop. . weakness
and strength in one. . and now, we're working on Jed O'Dea book 4
with great chagrin....... . very interesting!!! -- j
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Jan, not renown for being thin skinned
the computer over there on the couch with me!!! -- j
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Jan
Mine is at authorhouse or any of the other sites. The Fight for Conscious Human Life.
It's taken a couple of years but I've sold 90,000 so far and got a bigger publisher for the next.
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like I do -- no laptop or ipad for me!!! -- j
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like I do -- no laptop or ipad for me!!! -- j
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