Comments on: Good News – The Population is Aging – The Coming Boom in Healthy Active Entrepreneurs

By: scritch

scritch — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:59:48 +0000

A big disadvantage for us aging Boomers (I’m 55) is that we don’t usually have as much energy as before. However, a huge advantage we have is focus. As stated above, we don’t have the same careers, loans, spouses, kids, large mortgages, and hormones distracting us as when we were younger. I’ve even cut waaaay down on my vices, so I have more time to focus on starting something new.

By: Mitch Ferguson

Mitch Ferguson — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:19:05 +0000

Us “old people” still got it! I’ve been riding for about 22 years now, and I don’t intend to stop any time soon. I’m trying to help everyone feel better and live longer. I think motorcycling does you a lot of good. My website can be of help, too. It’s http://www.be-happy-thru-wisdom.com . I really hope it makes your days better!

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:25:42 +0000

I’m sorry but I had to laugh when I read ‘The Population is Ageing”,,,Really, could have fooled me.

By: reffect

reffect — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:09:07 +0000

@ B*A*M*F

Being mid 30s with two little ones myself, I find it near impossible to start my own venture–not without sacrificing the attention/nurturing that the children need. Right now, I’m treating these years as early research and development (a.k.a. pet projects). Later on there will come a day when all these ideas are ripe for fruition.

By: todd

todd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:02:26 +0000

Harley down 9.7%? That’s not bad at all considering. I wonder how BMW is doing? BMW Motorcycles is down 32%. Their car division is fairing much nicer; down 4% but their MINI is up 29% and their Rolls Royce brand is up 17% (449 cars sold in one year!). I would tend to think that BMW also appeals to the aging Boomer generation (GS stuff).

I too always thought baby boomer would be riding walkers. However, my dad is spending his retirement years as a volunteer laying rail road track for the Niles Canyon Historical Rail Road. That’s some seriously tough work. Though he wouldn’t be one to buy a new Harley or a BMW – he’d fix up his AJS or CB400F instead – he’s in the position to do so or start up a company if he likes. No responsibilities, plenty of money. I, on the other hand, at 36 have tons of responsibilities and a shaky immediate future income situation. I’m more worried about paying the bills and keeping the house.

I guess I’m in the MINI demographic, at least it appeals to me mostly out of what’s new. Even more so would be an early VW Rabbit or a 914; I like simple, fun, light cars. It’s weird that MINI is doing so well, it goes against the thesis of this post.

-todd