As an 18-year-old male, I've been trying to figure out how to make money and be successful since I was 14. I've always been interested in the idea of business and have tried almost every side hustle I could think of which has been affiliate marketing, trading, digital products, YouTube, freelancing, and even a chrome extension I developed. I also have some skills in computer repair, which I've done receptive online, but I never saw results I'd expected.
I'm putting in work on top of that, staying up late on weekends, etc. I am constantly pushing myself because I want to be able to help my family. We've had our fair share of struggles, even in a first-world country. I want to make them proud, and sometimes hope that giving them a better home could be a reality.
Recently, I have been feeling burned out and disappointed. Sometimes I just think about throwing in the towel, as it feels like nothing works out for me so all of the sudden I could be scrolling my social media feeds and see someone else succeed online which makes me question whether I am pursing the right path. I know success takes time and is not instantaneous, but it is discouraging when you are trying hard and not seeing results.
I guess I just wanted to share this because I feel overwhelmed and could use some advice, Thank you for your help!
I'm 18 y/o and worried about not succeeding….
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Posted by ApprehensiveCheek198
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when my buddy was 18 he bought a nice power washer with money he saved and started doing door to door sales in his neighborhood. good looking dude, was easy to get a yes from folks. sold a fleet of trucks and power washers 6 years later for 3.5mil and started the business back up elsewhere.
You’d probably be better off with a good job/career and regular investing. This can build very real wealth. You can try some businesses on the side. Most people that start successful businesses are in their 40s and 50s. You have plenty of time ahead of you.
i have 3 words for you
wholesale real estate – you nithing is more real than houses
its not a get rich scheme
basically, you with little to no money find homes in distress or people that want to sell do some quick math and offer below the value of the home
you put yourself as the one buying the home on a quick and easy contract
then you search online for people who buy homes in the area and upsell the contract to them for a higher price
for example
a homeowner wants 200,000 you offer 160,000 and the home is worth 300,000
let’s say they agree because they’re home needs lots of repairs
now let’s say you sold the contract for 180,000 to a investor buyer in the area
since you got the contract for $160 but sold it for $180 you just made 20K
but its more than this you need to do research before you start
Im also 18 and basically going through the exact same thing as you. I started at 15 but im also feeling the same way. Ive been watching videos and literally asking chatgpt what to do😭
Are you in the US or outside?
Four years of trying everything since you were 14… that sounds genuinely exhausting.
One thing jumped out at me though – you built a chrome extension? Most people can’t even figure out basic HTML, let alone develop browser extensions. But then you mention affiliate marketing, trading, digital products… these are completely different skill sets.
What happened with that chrome extension? What made you move on from it to try other things?
I think that you have all you need, you are hungry for success. And it looks like you can accept risk and adapt to new conditions, so you are an entrepreneur, buddy! I’ve recently read The GAP and the GAIN, and IMO you need what they describe as GAIN – measure what you already done and how far you went, not how far your ideal life is, it’s always far away.
What did you find interesting in your journey so far? What was awful and you don’t want to repeat?
Reduce the importance of being successful and start building a strong driven character who is successful and as an outcome of building it you would be successful. You see average mind just doesn’t look deep enough into mechanisms of how it works and then fuss around over the prize thats is “successful”. When you have that aura and character you naturally attract wealth. You might want to read Aynstyn blog
I think that you need to look past the money aspect. Finding ways to make money shouldn’t be your goal, but being money conscious can be a great asset. Find a field you enjoy and STICK WITH IT. I have been on the same path you have been. Learning day trading, trying to find ways to put money in my pocket and feel successful. What helped for me is finding a place where I feel productive and just work at it. Don’t worry about the payments or the money. It seems you do have that skill through html, hone in on it. Find something you enjoy and strive to a goal. Goal setting will hold you accountable. On the burnt out part, keep your body active physically to let your mind mentally rest, and keep working 1 step at a time. You got this, create opportunities. They won’t come to you.
It may sound generic but what do you want to do. Once you know what you want to do, double down on it. Think of ways you can earn using that. Think of a skill that you learned that you really like. This way, even if you don’t see any results immediately or won’t earn money immediately, eventually, you will.
relax…that’s normal