About this episode

The episode discusses the myth of being 'too old' to pursue career changes and the importance of taking action towards career goals.

Send us Fan Mail This week, we tackle a myth that keeps too many professionals stuck in place: the belief that you’re “too old” to change careers, go back to school, or start over. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you’ve missed your chance or that it’s simply too late? I open up about the real fears behind this mindset—including my own hesitation about pursuing a master’s degree and the realization, at age 55, that it was time to reclaim ownership of my career. We dig into some pow...

People in this episode

Host: Ken Williams

Topics covered

• career change
• self-improvement
• overcoming fears
• education
• personal development

Keywords

• career goals
• self-help
• master's degree
• professional growth
• ageism

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