Over 40? It’s Not Too Late
I knew I needed to get out of corporate America.
The thought of spending another year leading print and online media sales when the industry was barely hanging on was enough to make me want to puke every morning before work. Instead of feeling relieved in this knowledge of being 'done' it added an entire layer of stress. I had no idea what I wanted to do next.
But I actually did know but was afraid to say it in my out loud voice, I wanted to be a psychologist. I was 41 years old at the time. I was on a mission and began researching schools and programs for psychology, what my options were, how expensive it would be, and how long it would take... my heart sank. It was going to take me anywhere from 6-8 years. I thought to myself, "It's too late."
Ironically, a very good friend of mine just finished up his doctorate in psychology, he's 49! My own limitations and relationship with time caused me to make a decision based on a false belief instead of a single fact.
Mimi and I see this every day in our business.
On the career side, I see Generation X women:
- Staying in organizations for a decade or more because they start to think it's too late to get a new job.
- Sticking out their career because they're too old to pivot
On the business side, Mimi sees Generation X women:
- Staying in corporate America and starting a side hustle because it's too late to start a full-blown business
- Dabbling in building an online business - it's too late to create an ecosystem
We work with dedicated, committed, and focused Generation X women who aren't going to accept the "it's too late" excuse and instead, we want to hear the mantra, 'It's my time" shouted from the rooftops.
If Mimi and I believed it was too late to launch a successful business, we wouldn't be here with you every single week, in the newsletter, on the podcast or in our Facebook Community. We wouldn't be changing the narrative around women 40+. We wouldn't be impacting the bottom line for women, like you.
Feeling like it’s too late can be paralyzing and if you are feeling this way, ask yourself these questions,
What is the worst thing that can happen if I do go after what I want?
Will I look back with regrets, for not trying?
Is the pain of staying where I am greater than the pain of change?
We know it’s not easy to take changes, pivot, go after what you want. Stepping into the unknown is scary. But sitting still and waiting it out is scarier.
