So the career will bring in some income, some degree of achievement, and some valuable industry experience.

On top of that, the investing and money management of that income will provide some long term financial security.  GREAT!

So what are we missing here? There HAS to be more…right? While most people deal with these questions half way through their lives, I’m preparing myself for it early as part of my Quarter Life Crisis.

While working under someone is a valuable experience to have, I can’t see myself doing that for the rest of my life.   I’ve been blessed with some great bosses and am definitely not complaining about them, but at some point, all that work, effort, stress and time you invest into someone else’s business should be invested into your own.  Imagine an I-banking minion on Wall Street working not-so-atypical 100 hour weeks. Sure they get paid pretty well, but what if they spent that same 100 hours a week searching for a business opportunity?  With that work ethic, a capable team around you, and a sound opportunity - you've got yourself pretty solid venture in the long run. 

At some point in your career, you may decide to start a business.  You may be disgruntled with your job or you may have come stumbled upon a business opportunity. Instead of waiting for an opportunity or sucking it up till I can’t stand my job, I am beginning my career with entrepreneurship in mind.  Keep in mind that being entrepreneurial doesn't mean I’m going to start my career as an entrepreneur- But I will I try to build a relevant skill set, knowledge base and meet the right people so that I am ready to start up when I do find that opportunity.