Well, here I am, 63 years old, wondering why so many people don’t believe in their own ability to start an online business. I hear it all the time—folks saying, “Oh, I’m too old for that,” or “I’m just not good with computers.” It makes me remember that I used to think the same way. But let me tell you something—if I can do it, you can, too. Starting an online business is not about being a tech expert; it’s about having the right mindset and learnability (yes, that’s a real thing!). If you’re willing to learn, you can attain success in an online business no matter your age or background.

Doubting My Own Ability to Start an Online Business

When I first thought about making money online, I laughed at myself. What do I know about websites, marketing, or social media? My ability to run an online business seemed impossible. But then I started noticing something. There were people my age—and even older—running successful businesses! They weren’t tech geniuses, but they were making it work. The difference? They believed they could do it. I realized that attaining success in an online business isn’t about knowing everything upfront. It’s about starting and being willing to learn along the way.

Learnability Is More Important Than Skill

People think they need to be naturally good at technology to start an online business. That’s just not true! Nobody is born knowing how to set up a website, write an email newsletter, or sell products online. These are skills you can learn. I used to say, “I’m not a tech person.” But that was just an excuse. My real problem wasn’t technology—it was my fear of learning something new.

Here’s what I’ve learned: Your ability to succeed in an online business depends on your learnability. If you’re willing to try, make mistakes, and improve, you can succeed. There are free resources everywhere—YouTube tutorials, beginner-friendly courses, mentors, and online communities ready to help you. You just have to take the first step.

Fear Is Holding People Back

I truly believe that fear is what stops most people from starting an online business. Fear of failure, fear of looking foolish, fear of wasting time or money. I know because I've been there and done that. But let me tell you something:

👉 You can’t succeed if you never start.

👉 What’s the worst that could happen? You learn something new?

👉 Making mistakes is part of the journey!

I’ve made plenty of mistakes. I’ve picked the wrong products to sell, messed up my website, and wasted a lot of money buying course after course that didn't work, I also wasted a whole lot of precious time. But I kept going because every mistake was a lesson that made me better. I was fortunate to find a wonderful mentor who taught me the correct way to start and run an online business.

You Are More Capable Than You Think

If you’re reading this and thinking, “That’s nice, but I still don’t think I can do it,” let me tell you—you’re wrong! You absolutely can do it. You don’t need to be young. You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You don’t need a business degree.

All you need is:

✔ The belief that you can learn

✔ The willingness to take small steps

✔ The patience to keep going

I don’t care how old you are, how little you know about online business, or how much self-doubt you have. You are more capable than you think.

Now, take a deep breath, and believe in your own ability—because I do and I surely can help you and show you the way!