At 64, I should be slowing down.
Spending more time gardening.
Cooking for friends.
Maybe taking up knitting.
Instead, I’m building a business from scratch.
Not because I need to.
But because I want to.
Every morning, I write for at least four hours.
Not because I have to.
But because I want to.
I’ve “failed” at several things:
– Retiring quietly
– Staying in my comfort zone
– Accepting that the best years were behind me
But I’ve succeeded at a number of things:
– Writing and publishing 8 books (with 4 more in draft mode)
– Growing an audience on LinkedIn, Medium and Substack — all after 60
– Launching a newsletter business that brings in income and impact
– Building a community of writers who support each other
– Creating digital products, running live workshops, and launching a course
– Running a podcast where I interview amazing authors and publishing pros
– Becoming a book coach and helping others write the book that changes their lives
I don’t have a marketing team.
I don’t have a big following.
What I have is a system, a voice, and a relentless belief that it’s not too late to do anything you want.
My journey isn’t about “going viral” or chasing some big fancy title.
It’s about creating work that matters, on my own terms.
If you’re in your 50s or 60s or 70s and wondering if you missed your chance to build something of your own?
Let me say this again.
You didn’t.
The second act might just be your best one yet.
