My stocks got whacked in the dot com fallout which sucked royally.
It's kind of hard to figure now because everyone has different opinons on the values of Internet businesses.
My 2 goals are still 100M and then a quick ride up to B land through some acquisition maneuvering I'm laying plans for with the stuff I'm working on now.
I've gone through the Donald Trump stage a couple times over the past 20 years where everything on paper went into the neg, cause of some real estate deals and other high risk deals I got sucked into, but have always bounced right back like he did by focusing again on things I know best.
I lived more extravagently when I was single. Having children changes your perspective on the way you spend money since you're now responsible for the well being of your kids. So I don't spend money foolishly on myself anymore.
My kid is set for life now though which is all that matters to me.
I'm not into money for the money anymore though obviously you have to keep that a part of things. I just like creating and building new things.
When you do things you love the money takes care of itself.
Originally posted by MaskedMan To smart webmasters... he's a valuable source of info.
To people who don't know him or don't know of him... he's worthless.
To friends and family... he's priceless.
Actually I only get along with half my relatives. Too many greedy users I got stuck with. They all come out of the woodwork and start looking for handouts and loans and I hate that fake trying to be kiss ass with a passion and don't give in.
I've had family members completely rip me off in deals which floored me and I still can't believe to this day.
Also money and my workaholic personality killed both my 2 marriages. I spoiled my wives rotten which was a big mistake looking back.
Learned hard lessons sadly. And my last one really sent me into a deep depression when I went through that since I really thought everything was great between us and we'd be together forever.
Originally posted by KRL Also money and my workaholic personality killed both my 2 marriages. I spoiled my wives rotten which was a big mistake looking back.
Learned hard lessons sadly. And my last one really sent me into a deep depression when I went through that since I really thought everything was great between us and we'd be together forever.
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Originally posted by KRL Also money and my workaholic personality killed both my 2 marriages. I spoiled my wives rotten which was a big mistake looking back.
it must be really hard for you to find a sincere partner when they know your worth that much and just are after money
Originally posted by KRL Actually I only get along with half my relatives. Too many greedy users I got stuck with. They all come out of the woodwork and start looking for handouts and loans and I hate that fake trying to be kiss ass with a passion and don't give in.
I've had family members completely rip me off in deals which floored me and I still can't believe to this day.
I can relate to that in a way...they love you when you employ them for slacker work, loans, or whatever, but the minute you go broke or threw a rough time their true colors show up to what they REALLY respect..and often times it's just a nice wallet :/
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I got into DayTrading. Let me rephrase that I got addicted to DayTrading. It drove my last wife completely nuts and she felt totally ignored.
I was really into gambling in my 30's but got that under control. So when online stock trading started up from the Net, I got all my old urges back again and sucked in to the thrills and rush of the plays.
I don't know what the heck I was thinking, and I really did ignore her during the daytime.
Originally posted by Manowar it must be really hard for you to find a sincere partner when they know your worth that much and just are after money
Well my last one admitted it from the get go. So she was at least honest in that respect.
She was drop dead gorgeous and could get any guy she wanted, and she told me that up front and that she wouldn't settle for being with any man but a high powered successful entrepreneur.
So at least in that respect it was kind of an irony because she didn't try to bs me but I still had to deal with the fact that was one of her primary motivations for hooking up.
I'm married to my business and its hard to have long term relationships with that as your focus and love.
Any time my ex's would go into bitch mode I'd hand them a wad to go shopping which again looking back wasn't the best thing to do since it was a temp fix for them wanting more attention.
My last one was a shopoholic. It got to the point where she would buy outfits and they'd hang in the closet with the tags still on and never even wear them all. And shoes. Oh god the shoe closet. Fucking to the point of being Imelda Marcos. Shoes everywhere. It drove me nuts because I'm so simple thinking and don't buy more than I need. She'd buy shoes wear them one time and that was it. I saw it has a total waste. But what can you do. Women have this thing with shoes I don't understand at all.
When you do things you love the money takes care of itself.
great quote right there.
i like KRL. he is one of the few people around here that doesnt act like a fucking asshole BECAUSE he has money. Hes upfront and honest and doesnt bullshit with questions/
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Originally posted by Triple 6 great quote right there.
i like KRL. he is one of the few people around here that doesnt act like a fucking asshole BECAUSE he has money. Hes upfront and honest and doesnt bullshit with questions/
I've had lots of ups and downs since first going into business for myself when I was in my 20's. I've made mistakes, invested my time and money in deals that flopped, been down to a single $1 bill in my wallet. Anyone who tells you they've never failed is full of shit. I'm a risk taker and with that comes the good and the not so good. But luckily I've had more winners than losers and the winners were humongous and covered my dog deals.
So I've experienced success and failure both. Failure humbles you magnificently and makes you realize the value of your money and you learn to appreciate and take better care of it as you get older.
I've trusted people I shouldn't have. I've had great partners I've made lots of money with and shitty partners that completely took me for a ride and stole money from deals I went into with them.
I wasted a huge amount of money spoiling women. A lot of money. So much that the average person could retire on what I laid out on them. I don't regret it, cause I had fun also. But with how I think so conservatively now in my 40's, I can't believe I was that like in my 20's and 30's.
I found joy in simplicity now in my midlife. My life was so complex it got overwhelming. I only do autopilot types of businesses now. No more where you have to spend a ton of time managing them. That takes away from the fun of business and it becomes a routine like the corporate world.
KRL has been one of, if not THE person I look up to most on the board, as well as EscortBiz
I have had a few chat sessions with KRL that were truly enlightening, this man just loves to give out good information
besides being a great person with money, he seems to be a great person. I know that if ever I need some help from him, he would take the time to help me out and give me valuable advice regarding my situation
Originally posted by KRL I've had lots of ups and downs since first going into business for myself when I was in my 20's. I've made mistakes, invested my time and money in deals that flopped, been down to a single $1 bill in my wallet. Anyone who tells you they've never failed is full of shit. I'm a risk taker and with that comes the good and the not so good. But luckily I've had more winners than losers and the winners were humongous and covered my dog deals.
So I've experienced success and failure both. Failure humbles you magnificently and makes you realize the value of your money and you learn to appreciate and take better care of it as you get older.
I've trusted people I shouldn't have. I've had great partners I've made lots of money with and shitty partners that completely took me for a ride and stole money from deals I went into with them.
I wasted a huge amount of money spoiling women. A lot of money. So much that the average person could retire on what I laid out on them. I don't regret it, cause I had fun also. But with how I think so conservatively now in my 40's, I can't believe I was that like in my 20's and 30's.
I found joy in simplicity now in my midlife. My life was so complex it got overwhelming. I only do autopilot types of businesses now. No more where you have to spend a ton of time managing them. That takes away from the fun of business and it becomes a routine like the corporate world.
This is turning out to be a good thread. Do you have any advice for us young 18+ year old entrepreneurs? If anything just cut and paste an inspirational quote or something, lol...
Originally posted by KRL My last one was a shopoholic. It got to the point where she would buy outfits and they'd hang in the closet with the tags still on and never even wear them all. And shoes. Oh god the shoe closet. Fucking to the point of being Imelda Marcos. Shoes everywhere. It drove me nuts because I'm so simple thinking and don't buy more than I need. She'd buy shoes wear them one time and that was it. I saw it has a total waste. But what can you do. Women have this thing with shoes I don't understand at all.
[i]I only do autopilot types of businesses now. No more where you have to spend a ton of time managing them. That takes away from the fun of business and it becomes a routine like the corporate world. [/B]
As the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad said...
The secret to being rich is acquiring assets.
If you have to be constantly present in order to run a given business, it becomes a job, not an asset
Thanks, I'm just a simple regular guy, an entrepreneur that loves the thrill of the deal. I keep my feet on the ground and can't stand people with money that are arrogant and think money makes them better than the rest of the people.
After I had a kid I changed my focus to doing more things for others. Helping people less fortunate. Teaching people all I can so they don't make the blunders and mistakes I've made in business.
I love helping others more than anything else now. Its the first time I've really found true peace of mind inside. And giving selflessly without expecting things in return.
Originally posted by KRL
She was drop dead gorgeous and could get any guy she wanted, and she told me that up front and that she wouldn't settle for being with any man but a high powered successful entrepreneur.
I think if a woman told me that, I'd lose all serious interest in her.
Originally posted by SomeCreep I think if a woman told me that, I'd lose all serious interest in her.
Well entrepreneurs have to deal with women in a different way. They usually aren't very good at it and just want a showpiece.
I was at a charity function at Mara Lago and talking with Donald Trump and he couldn't take his eyes off my wife and Marla was standing right there not even noticing, and he whispered in my ear how lucky I was to have such a gorgeous beauty and I said back thanks but as you know these types come with a hell of a price tag and he laughed back saying yeh you're telling me.
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