I started Tech-Buzz.net in 2006, but I really had no clue about what I was doing. Back in those days, internet was slow (56kbps) and costly. Internet was primarily meant for emails only.

Umm, I can say for a fact that this is not true. I’ve had a broadband connection since about 1998 and even before 2006 there was the .com boom. In 2006, the Internet was thriving just as it is today. Maybe he’s talking about in India?

I don’t remembering reading any business or personal development related books. I usually rely on practical experiences that I’ve had in the past. Do you need a book to be who you are? I don’t think so.

As an entrepreneur, marketer, and business person myself, I can say there is HIGH value in reading what experts, people who’ve been there done that, and successful people teach. I guess this is the drop out showing through? Thilak, I’m glad you’re doing well, but there’s something to be said for reading books like Purple Cow. You’re only 18 – how many experiences can you of had?

You don’t need to read a book to be who you are but you can read a book to learn from and be inspired by great ideas.

Aside from those above, I like your site (been reading through it) and I’d like to offer an idea people can use to help reach that 40 year-old future self goal.

Start your plan on paper at where you are at 40 years old and then work your plan backwards.

By working your plan backwards you will see every step necessary to get to where you need to be. It gives you a road map, so to speak.