Success and Age
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Are you an American Idol fan? Even if no, surely by now you are aware of the newest American Idol, 17 year old Jordan Sparks. Most would agree that she has at her young age achieved some degree of success. And most Americans have actually shopped in a Walmart, the brainchild of Sam Walton who was in his 70's when it came into being. So success can visit upon the young and the old alike. One can conclude that age is not the determining factor.
Boomers are forging new paths daily. Different from any previous generation, they are changing the definition of retirement. For many retirement means a less stressful job or profession. Some wait until they have retired from the first career, to start a second perhaps pursuing an area of their passion. Those who want to retire into the life of sitting in the rocking chair are in the resounding minority. Even employers are recognizing the benefits of hiring the older worker with good work ethics. Many new small businesses are founded by 50 plus entrepreneurs. It is continued activity, purposeful living, and the exercising of the mind that keeps us young vibrant.
I have an Aunt who is 10 years my senior. She lost her husband about a year and a half ago. She continues to work in the career of her choice that she developed after her kids were up. She has a new man in her life. He lost his wife a little over a year ago as well. They are now a couple, described by a third party as two peas in a pod. Both had to step out of their comfort zone, take a risk, and try something new. They actually met at a shag (dance) club, or re-met. It seems they were friends as married couples 40 years ago. My aunt takes good care of herself. She eats healthily, exercises regularly, and keeps herself in good form.
Success is not defined by age, but by whether or not one thinks they can. Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right." He was ridiculed for believing he could create the automobile. Yet he believed, and he persisted. We all know the result.
If you think you can succeed, if you believe you will succeed, then you will be blessed with success. Do not let age discourage you from pursuing what you really want. Set your mind to it, have confidence and belief in yourself and go for it!
Are you an American Idol fan? Even if no, surely by now you are aware of the newest American Idol, 17 year old Jordan Sparks. Most would agree that she has at her young age achieved some degree of success. And most Americans have actually shopped in a Walmart, the brainchild of Sam Walton who was in his 70's when it came into being. So success can visit upon the young and the old alike. One can conclude that age is not the determining factor.
Boomers are forging new paths daily. Different from any previous generation, they are changing the definition of retirement. For many retirement means a less stressful job or profession. Some wait until they have retired from the first career, to start a second perhaps pursuing an area of their passion. Those who want to retire into the life of sitting in the rocking chair are in the resounding minority. Even employers are recognizing the benefits of hiring the older worker with good work ethics. Many new small businesses are founded by 50 plus entrepreneurs. It is continued activity, purposeful living, and the exercising of the mind that keeps us young vibrant.
I have an Aunt who is 10 years my senior. She lost her husband about a year and a half ago. She continues to work in the career of her choice that she developed after her kids were up. She has a new man in her life. He lost his wife a little over a year ago as well. They are now a couple, described by a third party as two peas in a pod. Both had to step out of their comfort zone, take a risk, and try something new. They actually met at a shag (dance) club, or re-met. It seems they were friends as married couples 40 years ago. My aunt takes good care of herself. She eats healthily, exercises regularly, and keeps herself in good form.
Success is not defined by age, but by whether or not one thinks they can. Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right." He was ridiculed for believing he could create the automobile. Yet he believed, and he persisted. We all know the result.
If you think you can succeed, if you believe you will succeed, then you will be blessed with success. Do not let age discourage you from pursuing what you really want. Set your mind to it, have confidence and belief in yourself and go for it!
All right, now we are bloggers! Never did I think that I would go there! I listen to a lot of talk radio, and have often heard them make reference to the "blogosphere." It seems nebulous to me.
Sandy, this blog has been a really good place for me to vent and actually get replies from those in similar circumstances.
Did you know what you were in for when you got into this thing? How do you manage to keep up with it all?
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Obviouslyl, I have not done a very good job of keeping up with it all. Striving to do better, I am!
Sandy
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This is not only a beautiful article, but also a truthful and inspiring article. I think success lies within us and sometimes might be revealed through our burning desire.
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