My dad had always been against entrepreneurship and advised me to get a 9-5 job as long as I can remember. I don’t really have any friends I actively hang out with. I only hang with my sisters and brother and they all work regular jobs and not interested in making more money. I’m the only one in my family that wants to be an entrepreneur and it seems like I’m the first out of past 4-5 generations at least to have some experience in this field.

My family has always been poor in a way where I would never have new stuff or anything, but we were never really truly hungry.

Just some background about me - I’m 26M and I’ve been earning online from 2014. Only lately I found Webflow developing to be my

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    11 months ago

    If you’re interested in web dev, I would learn to CODE a good website. I’m talking one that functions well, and is mobile responsive and passes core vital/lighthouse checks. Market is saturated with a bunch of other people who use webflow and other drag and drop solutions. They’re fine for entry level sites but if you want to compete for the bigger and better paying clients, you’ll want to learn to develop from scratch.

    Aside from that, entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. You’ll go against the grain a lot and you won’t exactly be “popular” in your family for it. You’re a grown adult though. Do your own thing. And when you succeed, your success will speak for itself. Your parents may still have negative opinions, but are you in it for them, or are you in it for YOU?