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Like. “In every aspect of our lives, there are many, equally valid ways to reach a positive outcome. There are always many ways to achieve a goal, gain expertise, or find success.”. ― Rich Karlgaard, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement. tags: achievement , meaning , success.
Late bloomers demonstrate that you can start something new and realize success at any age. 2. It is important to keep an open mind to new experiences, especially when pursuing your goals. Learn from other people’s experiences and take risks. 3. It is important to take the time to reflect on your goals.
Being a late bloomer, I really didn't have any interest in children until my late 30s, but I'm so happy I didn't go through life without that experience. Stacy Keach I'm such a late bloomer.
- Harland David Sanders
- Ruth Thompson
- Tao Porchon-Lynch
- Gladys Burrill
- Ida Keeling
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Harry Bernstein
- Peter Mark Roget
- Anna Mary Robertson Moses
- Clara Peller
Speaking of entrepreneurship, Harland David Sanders (aka Colonel Sanders) opened his first franchise of the famous Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1952, when he was 62. It’s worth noting that Colonel Sanders did not have a previous career in the restaurant and food industry. In fact, his early life jobs included a steam engine stoker, insurance salesman ...
Another entrepreneurial spirit, Ruth Thompson, launched her passion business, Hugs Cafe, in 2013 when she was in her late 50s. While Ruth found her passion for working with special needs adults, as an instructor, 15 years prior, she founded Hugs Cafe without any previous experience running a nonprofit or business. Ruth is now 66 and spearheading he...
Known for being the oldest yoga instructor, late bloomer Tao Porchon-Lynch is another one of the inspiring late bloomers who also had a passion for helping and teaching others. After a career in modeling and acting, Tao decided to pursue her passion for teaching yoga, at the age of 49. She was so serious about being a yoga master, she became a foun...
Another woman with remarkable physical strength, Gladys Burrill, was an avid runner who holds the world record for the oldest woman to compete in a marathon. This is an impressive record that Gladys achieved in 2010 at the age of 92. It was the Honolulu Marathon (which, by the way, she completed five out of seven attempts) where she set the Guinnes...
On the topic of setting running records, Ida Keeling is another late bloomer woman known for her racing. In 2011, when Ida was 95, she set the world recordin her age group for running 60 meters (which she did in 29.86 seconds). If you think that’s impressive, prepare for more awe: 1. In 2012 (age 97), she set the W95 American recordat the ESATF Eas...
Laura Ingalls Wilder was an American writer, known for the Little House on the Prairie series of children’s books. She didn’t become a disciplined writer until 1924, at age 48, after a decade of writing as a columnist for the Missouri Ruralist. But, Laura’s real fame hit at age 65, when Little House in the Big Woodswas published in 1932. The Laura ...
Another late bloomer author, Harry Bernstein was a British-born American author who started writing his book, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, when he was 93. His book was published in 2007 when he was 96. If you’re wondering what the catalyst to Harry’s creativity was, it was spurred by the passing of his wife, Ruby, in 2002, ...
For a writer who left a legacy publication that’s been worked on by three generations, look to Peter Mark Roget, who authored Roget’s Thesaurus. Peter was another late bloomer author who started working on his newfound passion for writing as an older adult. After retiring from his medical career in 1840, at age 61, Peter worked on his thesaurus as ...
Beyond the written format, Anna Mary Robertson Moses (known as Grandma Moses) was an American folk artist who started her late bloomer painting career at age 78. While she dreamed of being a painter since childhood, she didn’t pursue this passion until later in life. After working as a live-in housekeeper for 15 years, Grandma Moses married, at age...
The final inspiring late bloomer (in this article, certainly not in general), Clara Peller, was another shining star who started a bonus career as an older adult. For 35 years, Clara worked as a manicurist at a local beauty salon in Chicago and, at age 80, she worked as a temporary manicurist for a TV commercial set and then became contracted as an...
Jun 10, 2024 · Late bloomers have the advantage of having the wisdom and self-awareness to pursue what truly brings them joy. When you love what you do, success becomes not just a goal, but a byproduct of your dedication and enthusiasm. 3. “Success is not about how fast you get there, but how well you maintain it.”.
Like. “In every aspect of our lives, there are many, equally valid ways to reach a positive outcome. There are always many ways to achieve a goal, gain expertise, or find success.”. ― Rich Karlgaard, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement. tags: achievement , meaning , success.
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May 16, 2019 · Journalist and self-described late bloomer Rich Karlgaard rejects societal pressure to achieve success at an early age, saying there’s plenty of scientific evidence that many people find their ...
