Alright, so I’m a straight A student.. only had 2 B’s my entire life, and I asked for them ‘cuz I felt I didn’t deserve an A. When I started Junior College I was at the very top of all my classes and I loved it. The college environment was awesome, even at just 17 I was soaking it all in and, though it was a lot of work, having the time of my life.
… So why am I not in college now?
Because I do not believe, for where I am in life, and for the opportunities availible to me, that college is my best option.
Think about that.. college is supposed to be the land of opporunity. Just what else IS there? Well.. that’s where the problem is.
So many of the young people I talk too think college is all there is.
Don’t get me wrong, college has a ton of great opportunities and I have NOT ruled out attending over the next few years. Probably the biggest reason for me would be the socializing.. not just for fun but to be around people who were highly motivated like me and have what it takes to make a difference, in business, in relationships, in life. On top of that, I’m very interested in learning more about some of the Entrepreneurial Degrees they offer. I’ve heard about them, but not much more than that.
So, what’s better than college?
Well, for me the answer has been being a full-time entrepreneur. The experiences that I’ve had in the past 8 months have been more powerful than most of my life put together. I’ve had to step completely outside of all my comfort zones and really take a look at who I am. I’ve been very fortunate in my circumstances.. People have taken in me without having ever met me. They’ve opened their homes to me and given me the freedom run my businesses. In return, I help them in anyway I can, whether it be web design, technical help, business, cleaning houses, or just about anything.
The experiences I’ve had you just cannot GET anywhere else! I’ve met so many people, from so many different backgrounds. The feeling that you get, standing in a train station in the middle of nowhere, with all your belongings in tow and no real clue about what’s happening next, is QUITE a feeling. Its definitely not for everyone, but for where I am right now in life, it works for me :).
So, I’m down here in LA. I have about a month left and a TON of work to do. Gosh, its insane how much I have to do.. :P. Word of advice for the rest of you entrepreneurs out there, and people in general, don’t take on too much! I mean that! Sure, easier said than done, I know.. but take it seriously! I have over SEVEN different projects, each just as important as the next and each ONE of them could take up all of my time. I’d hate to see where I would be if I wasn’t a master of time management ;).
So, I’m at a very important part in my life. What I do here in LA will affect a lot of what happens next. I have a website to build that is more challenging than ANYTHING I’ve ever done.. no wait.. I have a BUNCH of websites to build :P. And through all that, there are businesses to run, projects to keep rolling, and a personal life to take care of.. yeah, can’t forget that ;).
Now.. if I went to college.. things would be easier..
I would have a nice daily routine.. and I wouldn’t have to worry about business! Sure, you can run a business in college.. but its just not the same. You’re in a much more ‘relaxed’ atmosphere.. you don’t HAVE to take business seriously. If I was in college, I would be letting things slide.. and I would have a GREAT excuse, I’m learning ;).
Well, I’m learning now :).
And I’m also getting very tired.. hehe.. so off to bed I go and I have a BIG day tomorrow! Going to be working on the Youthcove newsletter!
Ahh, and while you’re here, be sure to check out some new blogs! Check out The Joshua Tree, which is the daily updated blog of my good friend Josh Garofalo, who boxes and builds websites on the side ;).
And be sure to check out my good friend Scott’s blog as well!
Goodnight world! :)
-Jonathan Wold
Daily Action Step:
Takin’ it easy.. taking a nice nap, spending time with my girl, and after sundown, taking care of a bunch of client stuff.