Lacking purpose for creating own business

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Hello,

so a short introduction of myself:
I grew up in a very successful family, my father being an entrepreneur.
So money always played a big role.
I finished high school with very good gradeds, so I could go to an elite university.
Last year I finished with a degree in economics and immediately joined my father's business (Insurance).
Because my father put me in a pretty high postions form the start, I already make much more money than most people my age.

But still I always planned on to at some point start my own business, because I thought that is what an independent and successful person would do.
And as I now started to figure some things out regarding this, I realised that I only want to do this to prove to myself and my parents that I don't need their help and that I can be successful on my own.

So here is where my doubts come up: Should I really start a business just to prove something? Also it is unlikely that I will make more money than I already make.
I realised that my whole life and the decision I made (working hard in school, go to an elite university and sweat my ass off, join my father's business) were basically just so I can meet the expectations of my parents.
Shouldn't I just take the comfortable way and make money from my father?

Basically I am lacking a kind of purpose right now. Kind of fell into a hole.
#becoming independent #business #creating #lacking #motivation #purpose
  • Profile picture of the author Junaid khawaja
    Ok, so you have that feeling of guilt of being dependent all your life. You never wanted to be pampered. You wanted to prove that you are a real deal - not schmuk relying on father's shoulder. Ok, got it.

    First thing, You don't have anyone to prove other than YOURSELF. Prove it to yourself, not to others. Because proving your worth is not easy, and it doesn't come with a plate and a butter...You will face hardships (just like your father faced while building up his empire) and the only thing that will drive you will be an inspiration from with in. Neither resentement nor redemption - just inspiration.

    Second thing, I won't recommend you to throw away your job and go be a Rocky. Keep going to your job too and begin your side hustle alongside. You know the creator of instagram learned coding at nights because he was just like us: working from 9-5.

    So, gradully build up your side business, whatever it is. Be a traveller of both boats for some time..and with time, you will realize when to shift onto YOURS.

    Thanks
    Junaid
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    • Profile picture of the author Demyan93
      Thanks, I know rationally that it is wrong to persue something just to satisfy my parents, but still I can't imagine me doing something that goes against their expectations.
      I feel like I have to overcome this before I start any project on my own.
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