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Old Oct 29, 2013, 08:45 PM
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I am not sure what mental health category I fit in.. but maybe you all can help?

I am obsessed for the last few years with being a web entrepreneur. Lately I watch these sales gurus on youtube and I have so many ideas about a startup... even though I had already launched 3 or 4 in the past that all failed because they made NO money!!

So I am insecure and not confident in what to launch. Yet I cannot make it on my work income alone. I am in 30s and live with housemates. I keep asking relatives "so how do I get to the next phase in life... girlfriend, relationship, family, own apartment, etc." yet I get brushed off and no one has good advice, or any at all.

I know I am meant to be a web startup guy.. and my plan is to make money from home while I keep my day job in the travel sector.. which unfortunately does not pay enough to push me forward. I had no luck finding other better paying work even though I have a B.A. in liberal arts. I have TOO much debt to go to grad school for advanced degrees and take on MORE debt... No WAY!! I have car loan, student loan, and HIGH cost of living in nyc area.

It is not where I thought I would be at age 32... NEVER thought I would be here in this situation. Wow. I am hesitant even to date since I have to explain to girls why I am 32 and living with roommates. Money.

I am grateful for your advice.

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Old Oct 30, 2013, 04:00 PM
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I've seen your other posts. I can understand the satisfaction of being an entrepreneur--such as being in control, setting your own hours, etc. The main issue would be to try to determine why your last efforts failed and to not make the same mistakes, whatever they might have been.
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Old Nov 03, 2013, 01:49 AM
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Why don't you look into a low-cost franchise in an area you are interested in? It would help with the organization, support and some training in running such a business as well as business leads:

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Entrepreneur has some ideas: Business Idea Center | Entrepreneur.com
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