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I always said that reaching success is like climbing the rungs of a ladder
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I was raised to beleive that success in a journey, not a destination...
The differences between Marc are Brad are not uncommon, they are both successes... and they both continue the journey.
Marc towards main stream buisiness goals, agressive business ideas, and Brad is ready for retirement.
I have a feeling Brad will eventually get to where Marc is.... I have been burned out and bored as I said before. But the fire always comes back. The motivation. There are always new mountains to climb.
Brad does raise a good point about risk and reward. This is something we must all balance to fit our situation and comfort level.
I used to be more agressive a few years ago, investing money in new ideas, and new ventures. While I am always looking for new opportunities, I also have been putting away for a rainy day.
I think it is important to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. It is much easier to take risks when one is younger, and does not have a family.
The biggest pressure I feel with my business ventures is not for myself, but rather those people who work for me, my family, friends, and their familys. I have a lot of people who depend on me making the right decisions, and handling business.
I also take pride in the fact that I have helped create a vast amount fo wealth for my top employees.... I think what I admire about people like Bill Gates more then anything is not that he is worth 54 Billion ( or whatever it is now), but the fact that he personally created more millionaires then anyone else ( the people who worked and sacrificed with him). This is what inspires me..... That and eventually owning a professional sports franchise.
Brad I bet you will retire 20 times in your lifetime.... and come back every time. You will be worse then MJ! hahaha