How Old is too Old?

[usakos]

I have been receiving lots of emails from people asking me about how old someone has to be in order to start and build a successful business.

So, my question is; does age really matter in order for someone to start and build a successful business? I see some people who look like they are in their 40's or 50's and they still have dreams of starting new businesses, and sometimes I wonder; hmm, at your age and still have a dream?

So does age matter when coming to starting and build a business?

On a different note;

Last week I was flying from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, on a Delta Airline, first class, and I sat next to this one guy; he looks like he's in his late 50's, and I am usually a quiet guy until you start talking to me. So, I boarded a little bit late, so he was already sitting down, and I just said hello and sat down quietly. Then he stroke me with a simple conversation, and we started talking.

To my surprise; he's a CEO of a Fortune 50 company, and for the rest of the flight, about 1:45 minutes or so, we talked, he's a very knowledgeable and diversified person, I felt privileged sitting next to him, and I can see that he too was impressed by my wide experience.

I've met a lot of interesting people, but this guy is incredible and unselfish in sharing his experience on how he runs his company. I felt like I was in an A+ business school. It was the best time of my life, meeting and talking to someone like him, one on one, for the duration of the flight. Why am I saying this here now? I don't know, but I just liked it a lot, meeting him, talking to him, and just getting to know him.

So, next time you take a flight, try flying first class, if you don't already do, you may meet some interesting people. Stop trying to save a buck by flying in the coach, the first class is one of the best ways to networking.

[Airlaflair]

Well I am new here so hi

But to answer your question I think it really dosent matter

[sarathy]

I dont think age matters. However the one in the business must have a sense of discrimination as to what is good and what is not

[zoobie]

Yes, doesn't really matter as long as you're determined to learn new things. Determination and knowledge is far more important than age.

[rockinjoe]

I don't think age matters either. I worked for a boss for years before finally smartening up, getting fired and getting out on my own.

[vinnieg24]

I don't think age matters at all..but maybe to some people it does and that would cause some discrimination...Experience is good and so is a fresh outlook...each one has its advantages