Seeking wisdom from a superager grandfather before launching a family business with my brother
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Kelly Burch
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A man shares how he sought advice from his 90-year-old grandfather, a "superager," before quitting his corporate job to start a family business with his brother. The grandfather, who co-founded a successful business with his own brother 70 years ago, offers timeless wisdom about entrepreneurship, family dynamics, risk-taking, and the importance of shared values and communication in family-run ventures.
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· 3 pulledMy grandfather started a business with his brother 70 years ago. I turned to him before quitting my job and starting a business with my brother.
He's a superager — someone who maintains sharp mental and physical abilities well into old age.
The advice he gave me wasn't about profit margins or market strategy. It was about people, patience, and purpose.
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