Today’s college students, and young people in general, are unsure, unready, and unprepared for an increasingly uncertain “real” world. I know because I was—and still am—one of them.
The world is scary and even traditionally safe paths are now becoming risky. Things are changing at a rapid pace due to lightning-fast developments in technology. But the old system is broken and it’s not being fixed. Schools, the government, teachers, counselors, parents…they’re all preparing today’s young people for a world that no longer exists, and that hasn’t existed for years.
All of that needs to change. Right now, there are individuals like Simon Sinek, Scott Dinsmore, and Charlie Hoehn who are giving it their all to make this change come true. They are providing ideas, guidance, and support. These entrepreneurs—and hundreds more—are helping people navigate this complex and uncertain world. They’re helping and inspiring people all over the world to do meaningful work, support themselves financially, and lead happy and healthy lives. I know that because they’ve done it for me and countless other individuals.
I want to be like them. I want to make a difference. I want to help and inspire today’s college students to make the most of their college experiences. I want to help and inspire today’s college students to do work they love from the day they graduate to the day they die. I want to help and inspire today’s college students to leave a legacy that they can be proud of.
That’s what gets me up in the morning. That’s what fires me up. That’s why I spend 3-4 hours a day learning how to do this, reading books and blogs, watching inspiring videos, and figuring out how to make a difference. That’s why I think of 10 ideas a day. That’s why I write 1000 words a day.
I want to make a difference. If even just a single college student connects with my work and I help him or her do meaningful work, live an awesome life, and leave an important legacy, it will have all been worth it. I’m here for the people—today’s college students. That’s why I do this. Of course, the money would be nice. And it would be awesome to win awards and do cool things. But in the end, it’s all about the people.
How many college students can I help? My goal is a modest 1,000,000.