29th August 2008

T. Boone Pickens - An Inspiration at 80 Years Old

I want to meet T. Boone Pickens - in fact, I want to work with this man.  As a pregnant woman nearing seven months pregnancy, as a blogger, as an environmental advocate, as a search marketing expert, as an entrepreneur who is interested in wind power, and solar energy and alternative fuel solutions, I want to meet him.  But as an entrepreneur even moreso, I want to know what I can do to get more involved in developing wind power solutions.  While I certainly have a lot on my plate with being a business owner, and having a child in the next three months - if I could choose my next accomplishment in life, it would be to start a wind power generation project, or to be involved in a partnership with such initiatives. 

So how does T. Boone Pickens fit into this interest?  You’ve probably seen his energy ads.  You might have even Googled this guy, wondering who the heck he is.  And, you might have seen him grace a few magazine covers.  You might have checked out his website, www.pickensplan.com,  per the ads, or even ‘friended’ him on Facebook.  The more I read about this person, the more I’m impressed.  He is 80 years old, and driven by the desire to impact significant change not just in his own life, but in business, international economics and in the environment.  Not to mention, he knows how to make a few million or billion dollars for that matter. 

 As a 40-year old woman having her first child, wondering about the future for herself and child, it’s inspiring to know that there are people in life that never quit trying to change the world - even at the age of 80!  Learn more by visiting the sites above. 

I have to get some sleep - and take care of baby girl Melina right now - but I continue to learn more about wind power, development and Pickens - thanks for the inspiration.

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