Everyone has a different drive and motivation in life, whether
it is to retire at a younger age, become a millionaire by 50, own
one's own business or home, or just enjoy whatever life has in
store for us.
I read an interesting argument recently that most of life's most
significant events take place by age thirty-five. The statement
certainly holds a fair amount of water, but I want to take it a
step further for everyone. Let's assume that most of our readers
agree with that statement. What, then, is your approach going
forward?
Personally, I never want to think that my greatest opportunities
are long gone just because of how old I am. I remember hearing
actor Jeremy Irons say the biggest thing that scared him in life
was not being given the opportunity to pursue the sort of acting
roles he loves as he gets older. We live in a world that is
none-too-forgiving to older folks, especially where one's
professional life is concerned.
We should all find comfort in the fact that many people have
achieved their greatest successes in their later years. I've
sometimes written about Ray Kroc, who took a small Midwestern
hamburger franchise called McDonald's (
MCD
) and turned it into a global empire. Mr. Kroc began his journey
with McDonald's at the ripe old age of 59! Colonel Sanders did the
same with Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Colonel was 65 when he got
the ball rolling with his now-world-famous company. These two are
just a couple of examples of those who seized an opportunity and
parlayed some initial success into massive fortunes - and didn't
let their ages get in their way one bit.
So you see, it's never too late to get started building your own
fortune. Many people will sadly pass away with fortunes only in
their mind, never to be shared with the rest of us. Whether their
barriers were financial, emotional, or just a form of laziness, the
vast majority of all people out there will not fulfill their true
potential.
Gordon Ramsey of the popular Fox reality show "Hell's Kitchen"
likes to occasionally scream at the show's participants who are
struggling through a dinner service. He stops them, confronts them
and yells right at them "Are you done?!?!?". I certainly don't ever
want to think I'm done, and I hope many of our readers feel the
same way!
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