Written by James T. Abel Adesitimi

Introduction

“It’s not too late to make amends
It’s not too late to try again
It’s not too late to give it one more try
This time it might work out!”
              – John Haslam

It’s very easy to feel like we have missed our opportunities in this world of ours, that has a running time that waits for no one. It’s easy to feel though we’ve missed everything and the whole world has left us behind.
Sadly, the fear of being “too late” can be highly paralyzing when it comes to changing careers, chasing  dreams, or taking up new hobbies.
However, what if we could change our mindset? What if we knew that there is always time to try again?

Negative Notion on “too late to try”

The notion that success or personal growth has a time limit is among the most widespread fallacies we encounter. From an early age, we are taught that certain things, like getting married, getting our first job, or hitting a professional milestone, must be done by a specific age. But these chronologies are not fixed. We have witnessed numerous people marry, get employment, and reach the highest levels of their professions without using age-specific terminology.
The truth is that the only real deadline we face is the one we set for ourselves.

Examples of those that made it against the odds

Many successful individuals have reached their milestones later in life.
For example, Toni Morrison (Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author) at age 40 wrote her first novel, “The Bluest Eye,”  while she was an editor at Random House. At 56, she won Pulitzer Prize, and got her Nobel Prize in Literature at age 62.
Colonel Sanders, who founded Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) at the age of 65, or Vera Wang, who started designing wedding dresses at 40. These stories serve as potent reminders that we should pursue our goals regardless of our age or circumstances.

Fear of Trying Again

You have always wanted to get up and try again but fear of failure is the reason you’re conceding to defeat. The fear that you’re too inexperienced, too old, or too far behind others can be overwhelming. But this isn’t something to be afraid of. See it as an opportunity to learn, and grow.

Learn from Thomas Edison, whose countless failed experiments led him to invent the light bulb. He didn’t stop trying. He is quoted as saying, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His perseverance serves as a lesson that failure is not the end, but a step on the road to success.

It’s Never Too Late for You To Try Again

In the end, the notion that it’s “too late” is frequently based on social expectations or self-doubt. In actuality, there are opportunities at every stage of life. Listen. Time does not stop for everyone; there is still time to make significant changes. You have the freedom to pick your own path, regardless of your age.

Therefore, don’t let your age, your fear, or your past mistakes to stop you from finding your way up. You have the ability to start over at any point in your life. Know this. Every effort you make moves you closer to the realization of your full potential.

Give love another chance in your heart (come out from that heartbreak) and enjoy that conjugal bliss. Rewrite and submit that CV. Get up and bring those dreams to reality!
Never forget that there is always time to try again.

The Benefits of Trying

No matter your age or level of experience, there are many advantages in trying something new. It provides a sense of purpose, boosts mental health, and rekindles interest. Getting started on a new project or business may be exciting, encourage creativity, and connect you with like-minded persons. It’s also an opportunity to rekindle interests or skills you may have long since forgotten. Giving love another chance in your heart will make you heal and see the world in beautiful apparel again.

In addition, trying may result in unexpected growth, and successes you have never imagined. Each step you take along the way, will usher you into a state of confidence and resilience. It’ll enable you to have culture of patience and self-compassion by teaching you to accept the process instead of focusing solely on the result.

In conclusion, there is no specific age at which one must begin the journey toward success. There are bountiful opportunities when one accepts that there is always time to try again. So, what’re you waiting for?
Take a bolder step today. Fight and defeat all that’s tying you down. Seek support from friends or mentors.
Remember, it’s never too late to try again, so take the first step now. Arise!

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