I might be one of the youngest here, a B.Tech student from a Tier-3 college (I mention this for context).
Straight to the point: I come from a business family and have always dreamed of building something that impacts people on a large scale, something that can contribute meaningfully to India's economy. Being rich is great, of course, but I see it as a side effect of focusing on a bigger goal: serving the people.
Through my experiences, I’ve learned that to truly contribute at a large scale and become super-rich (yes, maybe a multimillionaire or even a billionaire—no, I’m not dreaming, I set my goals high so I keep pushing forward, not fantasizing), I need to build a business that addresses a real problem. The key is to create solutions that are both impactful and monetizable.
Here’s where I’m struggling: I see older people around me—some adults here on this app, and some I’ve met in real life—who had similar dreams. But over time, many of them ended up in stable jobs, stuck in the routine. It’s not that I’m against their decisions, I understand that personal circumstances shape those choices. But seeing this makes me wonder:
- How do I make sure I stay true to my goals in the long run?
- What keeps you motivated when the path to entrepreneurship seems uncertain?
- Have any of you experienced a shift from entrepreneurship dreams to job security? How did you handle it?
- For those who are in the entrepreneurial space, what advice do you have for someone just starting out in a Tier-3 college?
I’m asking for genuine advice because I fear that my aspirations might change as time passes, and I’d love to hear from those who’ve been through this journey. I am sorry if my posts seems immature and I am willing to learn from you guys. I don't know if being over-aspirational and setting the bars that high is a good thing but one thing I wanted to mention is: I failed enough in the recent years, sometimes so close to big victories and then ending up losing, that I have stopped regretting on it and and learned to move forward.