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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/spiderinweb on 2023-12-09 12:20:10+00:00.
Original Title: [Text] We have a responsibility to remember the bad times, even if it hurts us to admit they happened. We have a responsibility to remember the good times, even if it hurts to admit they're gone. And in times where you don't know where to go, you need only remember how you got to where you are now.
This is a quote from a 79-year-old stranger left for me in a coffee shop.
He quit his job at the age of 38, with two young kids and a stay-at-home wife, to start his own company. Even though it was a near-perfect job, many people thought he had lost his mind.
However, he had the full support of his wife, and she was the one who encouraged him to take the leap. Although it's a lot of work and can be challenging, it is also very rewarding for him.
He said that balancing work and life is not easy all the time. There will be failures, and it may age you a bit faster than a regular 9-5 job. Despite everything, he would do it all over again if given the chance.
He is now the oldest owner and starting to give a lot of his responsibilities to other folks in the company.
And with a smile, he said that the best feeling is seeing the younger generation take over and run things.
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