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View Poll Results: How young are you?
0 - 18 72 9.39%
18 - 23 213 27.77%
24 - 28 176 22.95%
29 - 35 125 16.30%
36 - 40 57 7.43%
41 - 45 37 4.82%
46 - 50 34 4.43%
51 - 55 25 3.26%
56 - 65 26 3.39%
65+ or I'm young at heart 2 0.26%
Voters: 767. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 11-06-2006, 08:12 PM
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I am x years old, where x is the smallest positive y such that:

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y ≡ 2     (mod 5)
y ≡ 1     (mod 7)
y ≡ 9     (mod 13)
(Or... you could just look in my profile or my intro post...)
Got to love the Chinese Remainder Theorem.

EDIT: Apparently, I'm the youngest one here (at least, judging by the posts on the first five pages of this topic). Interesting. I probably shouldn't reveal that, lest I ostracize myself from those wonderful rational discussions. Eh.

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Hi,

I am 31 years young and really enjoy this site.
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Old 11-06-2006, 08:31 PM
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Nudging the scales a bit, I have seen about 110 seasons come and go. Given the age distribution around here, I should be having my mid-life crisis by now, so I'll just be off buying a bike and leather jacket.

I come from a rather down-to-earth country, and even though I am usually more halfway-to-jupiter, years of social conditioning have left their marks, so I more or less float through life, in more than one sense even.

I first read Steve's early articles on the Dexterity site back in 2001/2 (not sure) and have probably indirectly been influenced into fully leaving normal employment early this year (after an, um, educational attempt in 2003).

Anyway, I'm curious about the forum and send my regards to all.
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Old 11-06-2006, 08:45 PM
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I'm 17, but will be 18 in just a couple of weeks I love learning all this stuff at a younger age so I can apply it quicker.
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I wish I had started into personal development a lot earlier, however it might not have been as interesting a ride as it has been if i did so I accept where i am at, at 48.
And I'm loving 41, with a growing appreciation for the experiences that have brought me to this stage. I've been growing consciously, as I've been ready, for at least a decade, and really appreciate the gift Steve has for presenting his own contributions to the field. Way to go, youngling!

I, too, appreciate the diversity, age/gender/location/etc., that we have represented here. Steve, thanks for bringing us all together, and for providing this forum for exchange!

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Nudging the scales a bit, I have seen about 110 seasons come and go. Given the age distribution around here, I should be having my mid-life crisis by now, so I'll just be off buying a bike and leather jacket.
110/4. . .Way too young for mid-life crisis!

I'm planning my 1/3 life party for this time next year, because I couldn't wait for a half-life party. ("Days of a man's life are 120 years" and everyone knows women live 7 years longer than men, so. . .I figure I'd better look at taking care of this body so it'll still be running strong in another 86 years!)

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Here I am an old fogey at 39. Where's my walker?
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I like how the first option starts at age zero.
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im 17
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i'm 18...gonna be 19 in 3 months...
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I'm really amazed at how many people here are under 25.
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Well I was feeding Fortran punch cards into Titan in the late 60's Currently at 59 but still loving life and computers. Anyone for Digitally Imported Internet Radio :-)
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Hello everyone!

I just recently turned 25 years old. I really am surprised at how young the forum members are. I thought I was going to be in the minority in age.

I also want to give Steve and Erin a huge thank you for setting up the message board. I know a lot of good ideas and topics will be discussed here. I am very glad to be a part of it.
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a few days off 22, I am seriously surprized! I was expecting a much older crowd for some reason. Not that it is a bad thing either way, just surprizing!
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I'm 10.8 (in hex...aka 16.5). I started reading Steve's blog last year around September-October when I was 15 and it really helped me a lot in life. I also didn't realize how many high schoolers were interested in personal dev.

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Hi I'm ImamKhalid, live in Terengganu, Malaysia, ASIA. You can call me Imam. I'm 24, and I word as an Information System Assistant Officer in Government sector.

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I'm 60, but still feel young. I have a lot to learn, though. I'm glad to see the forums are up and running. I'll be back for more.
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Twenty-three or 23... I can't remember.
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Old 11-07-2006, 06:50 AM
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28. Failed entrepreneur, corporate drone since about 4 years and currently in a phase of reorientation.
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Old 11-07-2006, 12:10 PM
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Now I feel like an old-timer at 30! I'm going to have to go think about that... Eric

Jill;389 Me thinks I'm probably the oldest one here at 45. (But I'm young at heart...and my kid's friends have always said I'm "the cool mom" cuz I'm online all day and night, chatting with friends and posting to forums.)
rossburnett;794 Looks like I'm the oldest here so far - a couple of months shy of 56. I intend to continue learning and growing the rest of my life.

Che;896 I'm 43, but its very nice to see so many young people interested in personal development.

Dbarker;927 42 in 2 weeks and getting younger every day.

realgoalgetter;931 Turned 55 this year and just loving it!

Paul Park;996 I'm 49, 50 soon. I love the diversity of ages and look forward to a variety of perspectives
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annie;1365 At 43, doesn't that make me one of the very oldest...ok, maybe the GREAT-Grandma!

joanmhe;1389 I'm 50 and still awakening... I have a 13 yo daughter who keeps me up to date. [/quote]

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That would make YOU the Great-Grandma
Cuz I'm only 43!
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Just to add a bit to the counterweight: I am 48
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I think maybe by the time people are close to 50 they usually know what they are doing with their lives. However, I am also 50 and almost done raising kids...what next?
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Hi, I'm 52 - adding to the age diversity. I'm really surprised not to see more oldsters here. But I think we can all learn from each other, regardless of our ages.Faith
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I think it is great that so far the demographic is young. I wish I had started into personal development a lot earlier, however it might not have been as interesting a ride as it has been if i did so I accept where i am at, at 48.
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I'm 53, yah 53, not 35 or 15 or 31 or 13-- I did hit the right keys! What I'm amazed about is the low numbers of 'baby boomers'... Being in the 50's I can tell you is a lot like being in the 20's. You've got a lot done and there's still a lot ahead ! more ahead!
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I'm Dorothy Hanna,
51 years of age. Mother of 3 grown children. 1 boy, and two girls. Grandmother of 8. Married for the 3rd time. Presently living on my goat ranch, and living out part of my dream manifestation.

=rrodh;3792]I'm 60, but still feel young. I have a lot to learn, though. I'm glad to see the forums are up and running. I'll be back for more.
Good morning !! (here in Montana that is!)

I may well have missed someone and didn't mean to here....I'm wondering if we'd like to start a thread somewhere populated by over 40-er's...From the poll that wd be 9 + 8 + 4 + 3.....

I thought a bit about just where age-wise this might be and settled on 40's plus but naturally the thread would be open for everyone so would attract people by interest every bit as much as age...

The main thing this idea is NOT, is to split off anyone by age !!! I don't think about what age someone might be when I'm posting with them, haven't ever yet...At the same time, the DAY I turned 50, that is February 19. 1953 , I got an AARP subscription in my mailbox ......

I think we'd have a lot to share, just being middle agers/baby boomers.. I'll not plan to decrease my activity otherwise and think that's real important, would want this for inclusive reasons not to split anyone off...

thoughts anyone?

All best,

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Old 11-08-2006, 04:29 AM
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I'm 35, which is actually pretty young to working in this field. Most of the popular writers and speakers in the field are in their 50s and beyond.

Oh yeah Steve! that's what all the old guys say

LOL, I'm 21 and like someone aptly mentioned earlier, thats 147 in Doggie years!
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