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Too old to start?
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I'm too old.How many times have you said that? How many dreams have you buried under that excuse? Maybe you've thought about switching careers, learning a new skill, or starting something completely different. But then the voice creeps in: You should have done this years ago. It's too late now. It's not. And I have proof. the real stories that say otherwiseI've been collecting comments from people just like you. People who thought they were "too old" to start again—but did it anyway. They went back to school in their 50s. Launched businesses in their 60s. Picked up paintbrushes, musical instruments, and running shoes long after the world told them they should have settled down. So let's get one thing straight: you are not behind. ancient wisdom, modern truthThe Stoics believed that every moment was a chance to become who you were meant to be. Cato, one of their greats, learned Greek in his 80s because he refused to believe learning had an expiration date. Taoism teaches that nature doesn't rush, yet everything is accomplished. Trees don't stop growing at a certain height. Rivers don't refuse to change course because they've been flowing one way for too long. Growth is the natural state of all things—including you. what science says about "too late"Neuroplasticity—your brain's ability to rewire itself—is proof that change isn't just possible, it's how we're built. Studies show that learning new things creates fresh neural pathways at any age. Your brain wants to keep evolving. The only thing stopping it? The belief that it can't. The sunk cost fallacy (when you keep doing something just because you've already spent time or money on it, even if it’s not a good idea anymore) makes us cling to the past: I've already spent 20 years in this career, so I can't switch now. But that's a trap. Your past isn't a prison—it's a foundation for whatever comes next. my own "too late" momentWhen I left South Korea to return home, I made a bold move—switching from teaching to the travel industry at 39. People said I'd never make money in travel. Guess what? I've seen more countries than I ever imagined—and got paid for it. the truth: you're right on timeSo here's my challenge to you: stop saying you're too old. Instead, ask: What if I start now? One small step. One action. One decision to believe in yourself. The best time to start was probably 10 years ago. The second-best time? Right now. In the next few weeks, I'll be sharing more in this series: Beyond Excuses: 10 Barriers We Create & How to Break Through, but for today, remember: You're not too old. You're just getting started. What would you attempt if you truly believed age was just a number? Reply with your answer — sometimes putting it in writing is the first step to making it happen. Your blooming late bestie, ***** Love this email? Forward this to a friend so they can get in on the action and sign up below
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