Angels Den Blog

Have you ever whiled away an afternoon avoiding your daily office tasks, pondering the meaning of life, and daydreaming of all of the things that you’d rather be doing than sitting at that desk? If so, then you’re likely have a list much like this one, prodding you to move forward and accomplish your personal and professional goals while you’re still young enough to enjoy your success.

But if you’ve yet to establish your own list of seven things to do before you turn 40, here are some suggestions.

1. Surf the big waves off Hawaii – Surfing the peak-season waves off of the northern shore of Oahu in December and Waikiki Beach in July might mean two trips to the islands—but two trips to Hawaii are always better than one.
2. Visit all Seven Wonders of the World – What better excuse to wander around the world on holiday than to admire each of the Seven Wonders of the World in all of their splendour? Whether you choose to see the seven natural wonders of the world, the sites of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the seven underwater wonders of the world, or the wonder of the No 7 bus to the World’s End pub in Camden is, of course, up to you. Who knows? You might even meet a business Angel along the way who can help you to attain #6 on our list! Stranger things have happened…
3. Learn a new language – Most of us were required to take a language at school—but imagine becoming truly fluent in a language of your choosing simply for your own personal satisfaction. Knowing at least one additional language might also come in handy when accomplishing #2.
4. Own a flash sports car – This is something that you really ought to do before you turn 40—partly because when you start having children, a two-seater will be the first thing that you’ll have to get rid of, and partly because the older you get, the more likely you are to be accused of owning one as part of a mid-life crisis.
5. Invent something that helps mankind – Whether it’s a selfless endeavour to further the advancement of society, or a brilliant money-making creation that just happens to enhance the daily lives of all who own it, inventing an innovative product or gadget just might lead to #6 or #7 on the list—and could certainly to help fund #1–4.
6. Own your own business – A brilliant idea at any age, owning a business by the age of 40 is an excellent way of removing yourself from the doldrums of working to make someone else rich, and making all of your dreams a reality by becoming your own boss, setting your own schedule, and taking the reins to control your own life. Setting out with an entrepreneurial spirit, the drive to succeed, and perhaps a business Angel or two in tow will undoubtedly lead to accomplishing—and even exceeding—your personal and professional goals.
7. Become a business angel – Once you’ve become wildly successful from owning your own business and are rapidly working your way through the rest of your list, there’s one more thing that you should do before turning 40. Becoming a business Angel will be perhaps the most rewarding and satisfying accomplishment of your life, because it will show that you’ve truly ‘made it’ and are now in a position to help someone else with the drive, motivation, and tenacious spirit that got you where you are today. Becoming a business Angel should be the ultimate goal of any entrepreneur or business owner who yearns to feel the ultimate sense of accomplishment that comes from supporting a new generation of professionals as they come into their own.

Everything on this list is absolutely attainable by anyone with the vision and drive to achieve their dreams. Anything is possible with hard work, motivation and perseverance, and striving to own a business and become a business angel before turning 40 is a sensible, reachable goal that will result in an unmatched sense of pride and success.

Everything on this list is absolutely attainable from becoming a business Angel who helps small businesses to raise their finances to spending your money on more entertaining pursuits. All you need is the vision and drive to achieve your dreams. Anything is possible with hard work, motivation, and perseverance, and striving to own a business and become a business Angel before turning 40 is a sensible, achievable goal that will result in an unmatched sense of pride and success.

Now is the time to create your list of dreams, establish your goals, and use your drive and dedication to reach your full potential. Visit www.angelsden.co.uk to find out more about becoming a business Angel or gaining funding for your new venture.