Is it too late to start—a new hobby, a business venture, or a creative journey?

I get emails like this often: “I would love to paint like you but I'm too old now.”

It breaks my heart when aspiring creatives brush aside their dreams because they think the “window of opportunity” has passed.

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In this short and sweet episode, I address this common limiting belief and give examples of people who achieved great things in their later years. The bottom line is: It's never too late. Dream big, my friend. And keep chippin' away at it.

Little Pearls of Wisdom

• [01:35] Our society and culture tends to glamorize achievements and success at a young age.
• [02:55] According to Forbes, 35 was the most common age to start a business.
• [04:20] Many artists in history (i.e. Georgia O'Keefe and Vincent Van Gogh) didn't become famous until later in life or after their deaths.
• [05:30] The #1 thing people regret in life is not pursuing their dreams.
• [07:30] Walt Disney, Winston Churchill, Helen Keller, Stephen Hawking, Oprah Winfrey, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt are all people who have overcome significant obstacles.
• [09:00] Committing even just 1 hour per week to working towards your dreams can make a big impact.

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Links mentioned

• My YouTube channel full of watercolor tutorials

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