One of the great things about writing a book today is the advent of Social Media and the contacts I’m making across the U.S. and the world. I’m continuously getting emails from people talking about how much they’ve enjoyed The Biker’s Guide to Business and that’s certainly gratifying.

But the really cool thing is that most of them are coming from young entrepreneurs who are in the midst of launching their ventures and seeking guidance where they can get it.

One of them is my new friend Rodney who writes this really cool blog and has a great idea where he wants to go in business. We’ve swapped a number of emails and its great getting his perspective on business and the opportunities he sees. That helps to shift my view of the world and is a great reminder that sometimes we can know too much.

Tom Peters once said that the biggest sin in business today is “not trying stuff’. Too often we ‘old riders’ pass opportunities by simply because they’re wrapped in an old package that we’ve seen before and that’s the downside of experience. It’s just wrong.

So, if like me, you’ve been riding this path for two or more decades, its time to recalibrate your perspective. Reach out or open yourself up to mentoring a young entrepreneur who’s just starting out. Your experience will be invaluable to them and their wide eyed optimism along with that can do attitude will be invaluable to you.

And that my friend is a balanced approach.

Dwain – The Biker Guy

As always – This is my opinion and I look forward to yours.  So, if you disagree or simply want to pile on, please do so either here on the BLOG or email me directly at Navigator@BikersGuidetoBusiness.Com  I look forward to hearing from you.

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