EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 6 MIN
Why Waiting Is Worse: The Best Time To Act On Your Career Goals - Ep. 274
from The Unstuck Career
Send us Fan MailThis 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 powerful truths: the time will pass anyway, and you’ll always be faced with the choice—stay where you are, or use that time to build the skills and experiences you actually want. I’ll share the classic wisdom about planting a tree, and why today is always the second best time to start something meaningful (the best time, of course, was years ago). Learn how regret can become your constant companion if you continue letting fear of age dictate your decisions.If you’re ready to stop letting statistics, history, or other people’s opinions keep you from making a change, this week’s episode is for you. Take charge of your career and life—don’t let bosses, partners, or even time itself be in the driver’s seat. Want to connect or need support to become unstuck and unstoppable? Head over to unstuckcareer.com to learn more.If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck
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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...
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