please share stories of career success 40+

[Anonymous]

I'm in my early forties and have made some career stumbles. Also, due to various family issues, I leaned out in order to handle time-consuming and some painful life things.

Things have cleared a bit now, and I'm really looking for inspiration. My energy isn't what it was in my twenties, and I'd love some success stories of people who really started focusing on their careers, jobs in their forties. Tell me it's not too late!

Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

I embarked on my third act at 51. If I can do it, so can you!

[Anonymous]

I embarked on my big push at 38. At the time I was making $170K. Two years later I had my first AGI over 7 figures. Today, I’m on act 3 and make about $500-$600K.

A big part was luck, but it can be done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I embarked on my big push at 38. At the time I was making $170K. Two years later I had my first AGI over 7 figures. Today, I’m on act 3 and make about $500-$600K.

A big part was luck, but it can be done.

tell us more! Sales? Lawyer?

[Anonymous]

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/family/story/mom-graduates-medical-school-plans-neurosurgeon-85072588

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I embarked on my big push at 38. At the time I was making $170K. Two years later I had my first AGI over 7 figures. Today, I’m on act 3 and make about $500-$600K.

A big part was luck, but it can be done.

tell us more! Sales? Lawyer?

I’m sure this is a DOJ a lawyer who went to Big Law and then settled in house.

[Anonymous]

I was PT through most of my 40s, slowly started increasing hours and taking on more responsibility in late 30s. Really leaned in on a big, high profile project at 40, rocked it, and at 42 got promoted to VP. Currently nearing 45 and have doubled my salary in the last 3 years.

[Anonymous]

I don’t get the energy thing. My peak energy was 45-55.

[Anonymous]

I am the same position, OP! Thanks to other posters for the inspiration!

[Anonymous]

I’m in my early forties and ready to turn up the gas. I may not have the “energy” I had when I was in my 20s, but I’ve got the the chops. I also feel like now that I’m past my child rearing years, I’m taken more seriously, and I’m more motivated to make serious money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in my early forties and ready to turn up the gas. I may not have the “energy” I had when I was in my 20s, but I’ve got the the chops. I also feel like now that I’m past my child rearing years, I’m taken more seriously, and I’m more motivated to make serious money.

How old are your kids that you're already past your child rearing years?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m in my early forties and ready to turn up the gas. I may not have the “energy” I had when I was in my 20s, but I’ve got the the chops. I also feel like now that I’m past my child rearing years, I’m taken more seriously, and I’m more motivated to make serious money.

How old are your kids that you're already past your child rearing years?

Rude. My kid is a teenager.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in my early forties and ready to turn up the gas. I may not have the “energy” I had when I was in my 20s, but I’ve got the the chops. I also feel like now that I’m past my child rearing years, I’m taken more seriously, and I’m more motivated to make serious money.

Agree. I think I have more energy now, but that's because I finished degrees, started a career and had kids in my 20s. Mid 40s, kids are older teens, I have more time to focus on myself, career and activities. I've taken on more work, went back to the gym, volunteered for more organizations.

It also helped tremendously to give up wine (95% of the time, I'll still have one glass at a special dinner or party).

I plan on riding this renewed wave of energy as long as possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m in my early forties and ready to turn up the gas. I may not have the “energy” I had when I was in my 20s, but I’ve got the the chops. I also feel like now that I’m past my child rearing years, I’m taken more seriously, and I’m more motivated to make serious money.

Agree. I think I have more energy now, but that's because I finished degrees, started a career and had kids in my 20s. Mid 40s, kids are older teens, I have more time to focus on myself, career and activities. I've taken on more work, went back to the gym, volunteered for more organizations.

It also helped tremendously to give up wine (95% of the time, I'll still have one glass at a special dinner or party).

I plan on riding this renewed wave of energy as long as possible.

Totally. I wasted a lot of young energy on the wrong things. I’m more efficient with my resources now, and I’m more experienced at identifying pitfalls. I’m really excited for the next decade. I do feel like if I don’t make some moves now, I will never overcome the backwards inertia that started in my thirties when I had young kids.

[Anonymous]

i published my first book at age 40! there is no way I would have had the knowledge and perspective to do it earlier.