019. Letting Age Define You? How the 40+ Population is Shifting Perspectives

How often have you thought, “I’m too old to start something new?” Age shouldn’t define you, especially when it comes to the prospect of starting a new career. More and more seniors are starting new businesses, and some studies even show that as your age increases, so do the odds of your business succeeding. One example of this success comes from Lori’s friend Tricia Spurrier, who has been serving seniors for over 20 years but decided to start her own business at age 45. She discusses her self-limiting mindset before a mentor helped her take the plunge and begin “Act 2” of her professional life. Together she and Lori discuss the joy and fulfillment that can come from abandoning the self-imposed limitations of age.  They also discuss how everything can be 'figureoutable'. Takeaways from this episode:- Studies show that older entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed than their younger counterparts, with their chance of success increasing with age. - You’re never too old to learn something new, and age is not a barrier to the ability to learn. - It’s easy to get stuck in your comfort zone (that’s why it’s comfortable!) but stepping outside of it can give you a huge sense of accomplishment. - More and more small businesses are owned by people 50 and older. - Life experience is valuable in helping older entrepreneurs gauge risks. - “Start before you’re ready:” If you wait until you’re ready, you’ll be waiting the rest of your life. Topics discussed in this episode: -Starting a business-Senior-run business-Senior entrepreneurs-Learning new skills-Starting a new career-Finding purpose in old age-Senior career change Resources mentioned in this episode: 'Everything is figureoutable' by Marie Forleo:https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Is-Figureoutable-audiobook/dp/B07RQV9QNP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HYPGRRTGBDY&dchild=1&keywords=everything+is+figureoutable+marie+forleo&qid=1604421735&sprefix=everything+is+fig%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1002. Stop downsizing, start 'rightsizing'! With realtor Tricia Spurrier:https://www.loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/episode/78b68278/002-stop-downsizing-start-rightsizing-with-realtor-tricia-spurrierConnect to Tricia Spurrier: [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/triciaspurrier/https://www.facebook.com/tricia.spurrier/about If you wish to suggest a topic, be a guest or want to support the podcast please email [email protected] or reach out online: https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/