Entrepreneurship Doesn't Start With an LLC

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“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.” - Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese

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Think entrepreneurship starts with a business plan? Think again.

A 50-year-old first-time entrepreneur just launched a successful startup.

No, this isn't a feel-good anomaly.

It's a powerful testament to a fundamental truth:

Entrepreneurship doesn't start when the LLC is formed.

It's not the sprint of youthful exuberance. It's a marathon, a cumulative journey of life's experiences.

Each decision, every stumble, every triumph from your past, is a thread in the entrepreneurial tapestry.

Consider the Stanford grad at 20, bright-eyed with the latest knowledge. Impressive, yes, but there's a depth that only life can teach.

Now, picture the 50-year-old. Their life wasn’t a waiting room for the entrepreneurial journey. It was the journey.

They've banked decades of experiences, relationships, and insights.

Starting a business at 50? That's not starting late. That's starting informed.

So, what's the lesson here (that us younger entrepreneurs can learn)?

Start "collecting" now.

Not just business cards or LinkedIn contacts. But experiences. Relationships. Failures. Learnings.

A conversation with a stranger. An unexpected project. A book that challenges your thinking.

These aren't distractions.

They are the raw materials for your future enterprise.

Remember, you're not just building a business.

You're weaving a rich tapestry from the very fibers of your life.

Entrepreneurship isn't a destination. It's an ongoing journey, where every step counts.

So, whether you’re 20, 50, or somewhere in between,

Keep collecting. Keep learning. Keep growing.

Your future self – and your future business – will thank you for it.

And remember,

The best time to start was always yesterday. The next best time is now.