Just came across something Palmer Luckey said about entrepreneurship that actually makes a lot of sense. The Oculus founder was discussing why 18 is arguably the best age to start a business, and his reasoning is pretty solid.

Think about it - at 18 or 19, you've got almost nothing to lose. No mortgage, no family to support, no cushy salary you're addicted to. If your startup fails, what's the real cost? Just time. Meanwhile, you're building something that looks incredible on a resume compared to flipping burgers or doing typical internships.

But here's the kicker that Palmer Luckey points out: as you get older, the barriers get way higher. You get used to that steady paycheck, you take on a mortgage, kids, responsibilities. Suddenly the risk calculus changes completely. What felt manageable at 22 now feels impossible at 35.

So Palmer Luckey's take is that if you're thinking about starting something, the younger you do it, the less you actually have to lose. Even a failed venture teaches you more than most people learn in years of regular work. The experience alone is worth way more than the time invested.

Makes you think about when people say "you're too young to start a business." Might actually be the opposite.