Age as a factor depreciating some people of their dreams

[odunybiz]

Age has being a factor depreciating some people in vitualising their dreams. They keep saying "I'm too old to go school", I'm too old to start a new career", I'm too old to start a business". This make them remain stagnant throughout their life time. Age does define success as success comes in all forms. An adage says "when there is life, there is hope". That means success can still be actualized at any age so far ones is still healthy. Let's consider the list of 5 successful people who found success and achieve their dreams at above 60s:

1. Frank McCourt


Frank McCourt decided to start writing at 65 years old. In 1996, McCourt became the talk of the literary world with his impassioned memoir Angela’s Ashes. Detailing a painful and affecting childhood in both Brooklyn and Ireland, Frank was awarded both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award.

2. Harry Bernstein


Harry Bernstein spent a long life writing in obscurity but finally achieved fame at age 96 for his 2007 memoir, "The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers."

3. Anna Mary

Anna Mary Robertson Moses, better known as Grandma Moses, began her prolific painting career at 78. In 2006, one of her paintings sold for $1.2 million.

4. Laura Ingalls


Laura Ingalls Wilder spent her later years writing semi-autobiographical stories using her educated daughter, Rose, as an editor. She published the first in the "Little House" books at age 65 in 1932. They soon became children's literary classics and the basis for the TV show "Little House on the Prairie."

5. Wally Blume


Wally Blume had a long career in the dairy business before starting his own ice cream company, Denali Flavors, at age 57 in 1995. The company reported revenue of $80 million in 2009.

Reference: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/24-people-who-became-highly-successful-after-age-40-2015-6%3famp

CONCLUSION
Don't let age be an obstacle in achieving your dream. It's not to late. Neglect your age and let passion move you towards achieving your desired dreams.

[DrBeer]

I don't see anything surprising or "unnatural"! If you are not paralyzed and are not completely incapacitated, there will always be an opportunity to either learn something new, or apply the previously accumulated experience to something. Of course, you should not try to become a povermen at 95, or an astronaut at 100 - there simply physiological limitations will become an obstacle, but intelligence can be used at virtually any age and in any condition!

[Cryptomultiplier]

Life is really lived only if one does and makes things that is deemed impossible, possible. That is, to live a dream, to achieve, to fulfil a goal. Most dreams have an age limit before it becomes invalid. For example, if at an age where hearing or sight becomes impaired, a dream of becoming a painter or becoming an interpreter would make no sense. If however, variables of physical concern do not interfere with a dream to be achieved at an odd age, i would say, why not take the leap.  

[coupable]

Unfortunately, not everything can be started at a later age. Practicing a particular sport or learning a complex musical instrument is not an easy task, even for those at a young age.
In addition to the people mentioned in the list, there are many who have succeeded in achieving great achievements at an advanced age. I can mention the Messenger of Islam “Muhammad” who started his call to a new religion after he was over forty and succeeded in establishing a new religion that is believed by hundreds of millions around the world today (the third most prevalent religion today).
Age is not an obstacle to learning something new. The important thing is that the person has the necessary mental capabilities .

[Davidvictorson]

Don't let age be an obstacle in achieving your dream. It's not to late. Neglect your age and let passion move you towards achieving your desired dreams.

As some would have it, age is just a number, and when it comes to fulfilling a dream, age would just have to go along for the trip with the mind, body, and spirit. Humans have the divinely endowed capacity to indulge in a supposedly restless desire. You are aware of the thought or dream that one simply cannot shake. If the dream can be fulfilled without requiring a young person to have superhuman physical power or having a physical impairment, then it can absolutely be fulfilled. Never allow your age determine your ability to achieve your goals. Pursue any dream you have.

[Gozie51]

Age may be a factor for some people while it is not for others. Age is what some see as a factor not to take step and for orders, it can't stop them. A procrastinator see age as an excuse not to work while he who is not lazy get to try, This is a simple analysis of whet it is with age . Procrastination is the factor that can hinder dreams and not age.

[goaldigger]

Those are the perfect timing for them and we can all have that golden opportunity so when it knocks to our door better to grad that opportunity right away. We may not experience the same thing but those stories can be a good motivation to us not to give up easily. Those successful people also came from the bottom and that is something to look for, we can have our own time just keep on working and work wisely.

[jossiel]

The most notable person for me is the owner of KFC, Colonel Sanders. He should be part of that top 5 and one of the most successful when he's thought that it won't happen to him.

I agree that success can be in all forms and that's why those that are thinking that they're quite old for something to do, they should just do it without any ifs and reasons.

Especially today in digital time, there could be a lot of ways to become successful. I see old people that are successful being a content creator in social media and they're loving and having fun with what they do.

[Rufsilf]

I'd agree it was a big factor that could affect our mindset as well.
Like saying that "I was Old to go to school" some people will say that they are not prioritizing to going school but instead, they have to find a job to provide for their family.

Some reasons are:
 * afraid - of being bullied, being looked down, afraid to face challenges
 * priorities - there is something it needs more attention
 * capabilities - they are not suitable for that certain job, carrier, or don't have the energy to perform their task

[Mr.right85]

Don't let age be an obstacle in achieving your dream. It's not to late. Neglect your age and let passion move you towards achieving your desired dreams.

As some would have it, age is just a number, and when it comes to fulfilling a dream, age would just have to go along for the trip with the mind, body, and spirit. Humans have the divinely endowed capacity to indulge in a supposedly restless desire.

As much as some might regard age as being just a number, I would also like to add that it doesn't apply in all cases. Like if we are to come to the world of sports, especially for a more physical sports like the baseball and football where there is meant to be contact, age place a role there as to your fitness. If we take a look at Cristiano Ronaldo right now, you can't say his a player at his peak anymore compared to his days under Alex Ferguson. His not playing like when he was in his prime anymore and his always in the gym and meets up with trainings most times. Age has come to limit his dreams. Same to other fields as, your body, mind and brain weakens.

[trendcoin]

Immanuel Kant wrote the book "Kritik der reinen Vernunft" at the age of 57. He put an end to some of the discussions that have plagued us since Plato. But he didn't suddenly use this huge hammer at the age of 57. He accomplished a great job by being in the right place at the right time, on top of 57 years of experience. I agree with the main idea stated in the subject, but I would like to add that it is more possible for people who have accumulated their knowledge and experience in the background to achieve such successes. People who have accumulated years of experience can make the right moves at the right time. Age doesn't matter to them.

[autumnleaf]

One's dream and passion are everything. I believe that if you are passionate about doing the things you love most, regardless of your age or whatever challenges you may have, you will work hard and generate excellent results. Age is only a number; anyone, regardless of age or appearance, can pursue their dreams and passions.

[electronicash]

One's dream and passion are everything. I believe that if you are passionate about doing the things you love most, regardless of your age or whatever challenges you may have, you will work hard and generate excellent results. Age is only a number; anyone, regardless of age or appearance, can pursue their dreams and passions.

age can be a factor and most of the time prevents an old man doing what he does best. some old people realize it too late and starts doing it before dying. its why some bloggers have the bucket list to fulfill. because age may just be a number but the physical health will be the biggest factor.

for the young and with opportunity, but wasted the opportunity. he will look back to it and could see, it would have been the right time. many of the people realize it too late. there are many factors. some old men blames their wife before their wife stopped them from pursuing a career abroad for instance.

[Jatiluhung]

Age can't be used as an excuse to stop trying to achieve success. and in addition to the people mentioned by Op above. there are still many people who achieve success even though they are not young anymore. This is really good writing to build motivation in ourselves as readers. If people who are elderly can be successful because they never give up. then we too young people can do it.

To achieve success sometimes we have to learn the habits of people who have achieved success itself.
The following are habits that are usually owned by successful people.

1. Always dare to take risks.
2. Continue to hone yourself.
3. Clever and careful in reading opportunities.
4. Have big and high dreams.
5. Successful people are always open to criticism and suggestions.
6. Have good administrative skills.
7. Work smart and disciplined.
8. tenacious and patient
9. think positive and have high hopes so you don't give up easily.
10. Fully committed.
11. Able to adapt well in solving problems.
12. Good at building social relationships.

[Razmirraz]

Sometimes a golden opportunity actually comes in old age, unfortunately not everyone has the opportunity as you have described above. Basically everyone wants to be successful, every success starts from a dream. But dreams will not come true without effort, and every effort made will pay off. The successes obtained by Frank McCourt, Harry Bernstein, Anna Mary, Laura Ingalls and Wally Blume can be used as inspiration for others, because nothing is impossible if we keep fighting and trying.

Maybe some of the tips below can encourage anyone who has the desire to succeed, of course, must try to make it happen even though they have experienced failure in the past.

• Throw away the lazy nature, start to do useful things even on a small scale.
• Always be optimistic about something difficult, because being optimistic will encourage you to go through something that is considered difficult and make us mentally strong.
• Always take advantage of the slightest opportunity that is in front of your eyes, everything can be achieved with effort, no matter how difficult the obstacles are, there will be a solution.
• Success can be achieved with an unyielding attitude, someone who has the intention to succeed, of course, will try to make it happen even though he has to wait a long time.

 

[Zilon]

Age has being a factor depreciating some people in vitualising their dreams. They keep saying "I'm too old to go school", I'm too old to start a new career", I'm too old to start a business". This make them remain stagnant throughout their life time. Age does define success as success comes in all forms. An adage says "when there is life, there is hope". That means success can still be actualized at any age so far ones is still healthy. Let's consider the list of 5 successful people who found success and achieve their dreams at above 60s:

Of a truth success isn't age based. Determination, diligence and persistence is what makes the difference. But for those advanced in age to become successful it will require a lot of extra effort compared to the younger ones and most times the stress and humiliation that comes with learning at old age can be discouraging.

Encouragement from the younger ones to any old individual learning will go a long way both to keep them focused and to nurture their visions. Most time this senior citizens are more zealous than the younger ones when it comes to learning and because responsibilities are limiting their passions the settle for less 

[lovesmayfamilis]

Immanuel Kant wrote the book "Kritik der reinen Vernunft" at the age of 57. He put an end to some of the discussions that have plagued us since Plato. But he didn't suddenly use this huge hammer at the age of 57. He accomplished a great job by being in the right place at the right time, on top of 57 years of experience. I agree with the main idea stated in the subject, but I would like to add that it is more possible for people who have accumulated their knowledge and experience in the background to achieve such successes. People who have accumulated years of experience can make the right moves at the right time. Age doesn't matter to them.

Writing books in old age is a very smart choice. On the contrary, it is very strange to see books by young writers who talk about their life experiences. If we consider that Kant was also a "psychologist", then the books written by him are a gift to humanity for all his works.
But if we talk about ordinary older people who deny learning at their age, complaining that they are not able to learn something, or are simply unwilling to do something, thereby they bring the onset of senile dementia closer, although by training the brain you can easily push this disease away.

[paxmao]

Sometimes being too old is just true. It does not mean that you cannot accomplish or learn, it means that the value is inevitably less because you will not use as much any new learnt skill, simply because you have less life time to do so. You of course can go to university with 70 years if you want, but you have little time left and possibly little chance to put that effort to good use.

[el kaka22]

Depends on the dream, isn't it? I mean if you want to be an NBA player you are not going to become one when you are 65 years old.

These people ended up building business', write, paint and so forth which never required young age to begin with, in fact being older meant wiser and have more time in your hands thanks to being retired and allow them to get more free time to practice and be better. My mother started painting after 60 as well, and suddenly she can paint, she didn't know how to draw stick guy, and now she paints views, all thanks to having free time and being much wiser to understand when studying how to be better at doing something.

[Obito]

Well, not everyone is like the people on the list, imagine if this world is just businessmen, it's a boring and depraved world. It's not like everyone has the ability to do business and if so then how come there are start ups that fail and how come small companies are sold to bigger companies instead of growing as a big one?