Last week I turned 30 years old.
For many people, its a depressing birthday filled with constant reminders that one is getting old. But for me, it was a joyful milestone and a day of reflection, allowing myself to look back at how epic my 20s were, reflect on the mistakes I made along the way, and respect the journey I have been on -- and it all started in a bowling alley with seven simple words:
"Why dont you just buy a house?"
I had never met the woman who said those words to me, but knew she was a local real estate agent, so it was pretty much her job to say that. However, as I sat down and started thinking about the idea, my 21-year-old self realized that she was right. It would actually be cheaper for me to own a house than to rent one. Sure, there were the facts that:
I was just 21 years old and looked 12. I knew nothing about real estate, construction or money. I had no savings. I made just over minimum wage at a terrible job.
Rather than letting all those things dictate whether I'd succeed, I just jumped in with both feet.
Related: http://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/248357?ctp=BizDev&src=Syndication&msc=FoxNews
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