下载后可任意编辑 Most potential entrepreneurs dream of breakthrough businesses all their lives and never get started. On the other hand, those who have listened to their intuition often wish they took the plunge earlier. When surveyed, entrepreneurs say 29 is the ideal age to start a business. The average age that entrepreneurs actually start a business is 3 They wish theyd started earlier. Theres no perfect age to start living your dreams. Being too young or too old is no excuse. The perfect time to start is right now. These people did. Nola Ochs The Energizer Student 197 Nola Ochs is widowed on her wheat farm in the town of Jetmore, Kansas (population 1000). She tends to her farm with the help of her children. In 1978, she realises she wants more from life. Age 68, she signs up for a tennis class at the nearest community college. Years pass. Nola works full-time on her farm and occasionally drives into town to attend a class. After ten years studying everything from agribusiness to the Bible, shes told that she is one class away from an associates degree. All she must do is complete college algebra. With an associates degree she is pleased but not fulfilled. College algebra will not be the end of her scholarly career. Several years later she decides to make the two hour trek to Fort Hays State University. Enrolling at age 94, she lacks only 30 class hours to earn a bachelors degree. In May 2024, at 95, she becomes the worlds oldest college graduate. Is it time to sit back and enjoy the framed diploma on the farmhouse wall Not yet. Shes started a Masters Degree. Cliff Burgess The Marathon Man 199 Cliff Burgess is 5 Hes tired of his potbelly and vows to start walking. ...
