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MY STORY: High School Dropout to Millionaire

Discussion in 'General Business' started by JoeVlcek, Feb 26, 2012.

  1. richardm55

    richardm55 Active Member

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    #21
    Very nice story and I hope it is really true and not made up to make you popular. If it is true so it is very rare if someone who succeeds reveals his success into public, especially at the beginning of his way.
     
    richardm55, Mar 11, 2012 IP
  2. JoeVlcek

    JoeVlcek Greenhorn

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    #22
    Of course it is real. I actually wrote this for a site that has a section for millionaire success stories. It has been a few years since someone posted one so I decided to share my story.

    It is not rare to see success stories. I see them all of the time. Large and small. I have enjoyed reading large success stories from some of the richest people in the world. I watch shows on TV that reveal how people started their million dollar businesses.

    Do you think the richest people in the world need more popularity? Honestly, it is nice to write about how things began for me and reflect. I am sure it is the same for many others, large or small. Try it. It feels good to write down on paper what has happened in your life. It can be about anything, not just business.

    By the way, what kind of business world are you guys involved in that you think it would be LEGAL for me to write these things if they were not true? Is it common for people to misrepresent themselves and tell lies in the business world you are in? That is FRAUD. Do you think I would risk everything to tell a story on dp that misrepresents myself to gain popularity? Definitely not.

    I know there is a lot of fraud out there, but it is usually done by people who are hiding. I am not hiding. I have my real name, business name and phone number all over the place.
     
    JoeVlcek, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    richardm55 Active Member

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    #23
    I am sorry for saying that, Joe. You are right, it would be stupid to make up your story if you attach your website with all your details about you and everyone who knows you could recognize you.
    I said it before I have browsed your website which is really professionally done and I wish create such a good one.
     
    richardm55, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    #24
    Really nice story. It was a good read :)

    I hope your current business continues to stay successful.
     
    Leon64, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    heredia21 Well-Known Member

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    #25
    Nice work and story.
     
    heredia21, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    grandpalacehotelandspa Peon

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    #26
    Nice and wonderful story bro..



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    grandpalacehotelandspa, Mar 11, 2012 IP
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    marketpay Peon

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    #27
    Great story! Really impressive!
     
    marketpay, Mar 13, 2012 IP
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    WebDev Solutions Well-Known Member

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    #28
    You would be surprised. I may not be a millionaire but I left school at 16 with average grades and have been self employed on a comfortable income ever since. I'm certainly earning a lot more than I would have done for the first 10 years after graduating. School education IS very much over-rated IF you have a good head on your shoulders.

    WebDev
     
    WebDev Solutions, Mar 13, 2012 IP
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    #29
    Cool story!
     
    airattack111, Mar 13, 2012 IP
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    Parlot Peon

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    #30
    This is a very exciting story, Joe. I bet you will become an inspiration to young people everywhere, if you are not already.
     
    Parlot, Mar 13, 2012 IP
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    #31
    Nice story but there still is alot of money to be made online. Making money online will never die out.
     
    CasanovaPro, Mar 14, 2012 IP
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    imedia2011 Greenhorn

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    #32
    Definitely inspiring and even better that you've kept the entrepreneurial fire burning in your belly. For some of us it never goes away; even after a few bumps and bruises!
     
    imedia2011, Mar 24, 2012 IP
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    #33

    Good point sambling. The way I see it, the dedication was required in order to experience that luck... Without that dedication, I doubt he would have stumbled into that bit of luck.

    Cheers.
     
    KevilHall, Apr 9, 2012 IP
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    JoeVlcek Greenhorn

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    #34

    I am a huge fan of hockey. Sometimes when the other team wins, my friends will yell, "they got a lucky bounce". This is true. That puck bounces over sticks and has strange bounces that end up in the net. It happens. Luck is a part of everything. But, when you ask an experienced hockey player about lucky bounces, they will always tell you the same thing... "The harder you work, the more lucky bounces you get"

    When you are not working so hard or smart, it just looks like everyone else is getting lucky. Work harder and smarter and that "luck" will start coming your way.
     
    JoeVlcek, Apr 9, 2012 IP
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    #35
    Like your story, it's a long journey to find the right path.
     
    kuslahne, Aug 23, 2012 IP
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    AdMarketeers Greenhorn

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    #36
    wow what a story. congrats on your success. hopefully one day ill be at the top as well. good luck with everything else
     
    AdMarketeers, Aug 27, 2012 IP
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    Maschit Peon

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    #37
    I took some advise from JoeVlcek story is to be success I need:

    prepare the right tool

    never fear of failure

    never stop doing what you want

    Networking
     
    Maschit, Aug 27, 2012 IP