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Ordinary-Abies-2341 t1_iufbjzo wrote

I didn't have it for a long time. School had been easy for me. But I was on my own at 18 so straight to work, no college. I had no real ambition. I could pay my bills and play video games with friends. Then I met my now wife. She had masters degree, lived on own, made money. And it inspired me to go back to school and do better. Set small goals for yourself. And don't worry about being behind. I was making $15/hour when I was 32 years old. You're in your own race now if you want to be. Not a Yone else's. I'm 39 now making 6 figures. Still feel like. Behind sometimes but I'm also way ahead of where I was.

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opusmex t1_iug7rg7 wrote

This is the way! I was 26 with a cocaine problem when I started my first job in my current career. $12.50 and hour, I never stepped foot in college. I will make over $320k this year. I own multiple homes and all the toys you can think of, all paid for, no financing except the homes. The difference maker was meeting my wife. Once I met her, I knew she was special, she had her shit together. She made me want to have my shit together and make her proud of me. I mentor underprivileged teens now, I tell them that choosing your friends and the right partner are the most important decisions you will make in your life. Stay strong, you’re still young enough to make all the right adjustments to have a beautiful life.

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Ordinary-Abies-2341 t1_iugc2u9 wrote

Love it. Giving back matters and helping others get the head start is great. Congrats!!

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Sharpshooter188 t1_iufw75m wrote

Well fml. Im 39 tomorrow and making 21/hr.

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subzero112001 t1_iugn35j wrote

Success is different for everyone. Don’t need to make a ton of money to be “successful”.

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Sharpshooter188 t1_iuityk2 wrote

I mean.... I get the general theme of what you mean. But money talks. Thanka though.

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EnriquesBabe t1_iug73ad wrote

Way to go! Being on your own at 18 had to be so hard.

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