Episode 74 - Never Too Old to Make a Meaningful Change for the Better

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Arnold Bennett said, “Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” He’s right — change causes discomfort. And some avoid discomfort and find comfort by hiding behind that tired old American proverb, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But the reality is, that saying isn’t true. Smart dogs — and smart people — continuously adapt to new opportunities.

To reach for what you want means risking falling off the mountain you’ve built for yourself over the years.

Here’s some good news – age can’t stop you from getting what you want. Sam Walton owned a small store in remote Bentonville, Arkansas, when, at age 44, he rocked his world (and everyone else’s!) by taking a risk and opening the first Wal-mart. Mary Kay Ashe embarked on the scary adventure of starting her cosmetics company at age 45. Ray Krock was a milk shake machine salesman of limited success when, at age 54, he gambled on his first McDonalds. However, my favorite success story is Eugenia Garside of Cape Cod, who said at her high school graduation, “It’s kind of late but I’m glad to have it.” That was in 1998 when she was 98 years old!

Isn’t it great to live in a time that’s smart enough to not let age be a barrier to success?

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Episode 74 - Never Too Old to Make a Meaningful Change for the Better

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