Is It Too Late To Start Anew?

Philippines
November 21, 2009 5:14am CST
You realized that your life is going nowhere. You wanted to make changes. Going back to school and taking up course that you really want. Quitting your job and look for the job you love to do.Thing is, you are not young anymore. Anytime soon you'll be turning 40. Is there a chance you'd make it and succeed? Will you go on with your current situation thinking it is kind of late to make a change or you'd rather take the risk of starting anew, come what may?
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• Argentina
21 Nov 09
Never is late to start again , even if you are passing through a bad moment. Just I think about how many people couldnt be living now because they had an accident or they were sick.And I imagine the people they left behind, kids , wifes, husbands , friends. Its worth to start again always and motivate yourself BECAUSE LIFE IS ONE!!!!!!
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• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Making changes is one great challenge but I also want to make my life to the fullest before I finally close my eyes.LOL. Great.:-)
• Nigeria
21 Nov 09
The only thing that is permanent in life is change.When one is able to rise when fall is the most important. It does not matter how old you are, but hw determine you will be when you start anew....
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• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Yup, determination is one great factor to succeed in whatever you do. You are true by saying nothing is permanent except change, constant change.:-) Thank you, Bless.:)
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Nov 09
It is never to late you make of your Life what you want to make of it You are never to old to make changes in your Life and 40 is not that old at all So no matter what age you are if you want to make changes you go for it
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Hi, Gabs. I believe so. One is never too old to make big changes in his/her life.Thanks.:-)
• Philippines
21 Nov 09
I believe that for as long as there is time, it is never too late, maybe too soon because changes can or will happen in a snap. Change is constant in our lives, nothing stays the same like as we grow old our face changes over the years that I think is a balance of life, change can also be related to the adaptability of the person to cope up or get used to what happens in our surroundings. Some artists get famous when they become seasoned by time not all people are born to be like John Lennon who got famous at his 20's. So sad time took him away from us as his life begins at 40. So much for the sadness, for as long as there's tomorrow and the sun shines over us, there is still hope and change will always be with us now it's up to us on how we adapt to the changes, are going to be successful or not, it's all in our hands. _GELO_
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Hello, Gelo. :-) Very thoughtful.:-) You've said it right. As long as there's time it is never too late, if you really wanted to make change. Everybody is given equal opportunities no matter what age they are. Thank you for sharing your views. Thanks for add, too. Have a great day.:-)
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Nov 09
eurekafemme no its not too late,I went back to the u of ca at age 56 and got my degree in two years after having had an AAin English. so you can do it too and its such a feeling of accomplishment to have made it. of course you can make and succeed as I did it at age 56 so can you. cheer up you can really do it. good luck andGod bless you.
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Wow! This is very encouraging. I'm happy to hear your testimony. When I was in college I also had a classmate who was old enough to be my grandpa.I admire your courage, Hatley.:-) Kudos.:-):)
@Lornal (113)
• China
21 Nov 09
Yes, i alway want to make some changes for my current situation, but i could not make the decision as many reasons. It is a pity for me. If you want to change and make the decision, i think anytime is not late to start a new. Recently. i think a lot and try to find a better way to change something. It is not easy for me, but i believe i can do it in the future.
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
I've been contemplating alot of making changes in my life. I'm not going into 40 sooner yet but, just in case, I'm still hesitant to do it right now. 40 is my deadline.lol. No matter what factors that hinders us from doing the things we want and we have that determination to do it, we will get through it, with flying colours. Goodluck to you, Lornal.:-)
@peavey (16936)
• United States
21 Nov 09
It's never too late to start over. When we're young and make decisions about our education, career and life, we don't know half of what life will hand us, so we cannot know the things that may capture our interest, or how tired we will become of any situation. If you refuse to re evaluate your life occasionally, you quit learning and that makes a boring and bored person.
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Hi, Peavey:-) Thank you so much. I've learned and realized what I want to do with my life and I'm willing to learn more but this time, it is something about that interests me and has relevance with my life .I'm done with the you know- what- youngs- want- to- do things. Thank you:-)
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
23 Nov 09
Well, I am now 45, and in many ways still would Love to have a better paying job, etc. but always wonder if I will often get beat out by someone younger as well. I personally feel that I have a lot to offer someone, but know at the same time my Health could be a thing that would have to hold me back as well. But in reality I think anything in life is possible if you are willing to just go out there and be persistant. In all things also Praying about something Trusting God for something greater is another Great thing as well.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
8 Feb 10
i don't think it's too late to start a new life. my personal experience, i worked for more than ten years with different private companies. i was already eligible to work with the government even before i got my first job in a private firm. after ten years and before i though i cannot enter the service anymore, because of my age, but i was wrong... when i was still working with a private firm, while having a regular job with the government, i found a good friend who is a lot older than me. we both fired out by that company for whatever reason (they said they need to just lay off some personnel due to recession). it's fine with me because i have other job. but my friend is a little older and thought, how it will be, as he's already old to llok for another job. he was so depressed at that time. but he never stopped looking for some opportunities. and suddenly, he found one. and even if he don't have knowledge with the new kind of job that he had found, we tried his best to learn. now he feels better and the job he has now is better than what he had for almost 20 years.
@Hazelrose (2179)
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Hi eurikafemme,Yes,it's not to late to go on schooling again,but be sure not to quit to your job.It is so hard to find job specially when your 40.Just do it at the same if you can,but if not just one at a time.You have to decide perfectly.Thanks,Good luck!
@getbrowser (1708)
• China
21 Nov 09
Start Anew - It is never late to start anew. As long as you have made a resolution to change the current life, you can make it come true sooner or later. In fact, life is just a series of trying to make up your mind. Although you have to take the risk of starting anew, for the long run, it is worthful completely because you can enjoy a better life when you get succeed.
From where I stand, it is never late to start anew. As long as you have made a resolution to change the current life, you can make it come true sooner or later. One prospers in worries and hardships, and perishes in ease and comfort. It is not strange to start anew once you are not satified with the current life and work. Even if you are not so young again, it is not late to find a whole new life. Life is just a series of trying to make up your mind. Although you have to take the risk of starting anew, for the long run, it is worthful completely because you can enjoy a better life when you get succeed.
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Life is a series of big decisions to make. everyday, I believe we are to make decisions,i,e what to cook, wear, where to go, what to do and alot more.:-) So, making big decision like making a change is one that is not uncommon to all of us. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.:-)
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
21 Nov 09
I wouldnt be in tat situation coz i have planned perfectly nd i am sure i will not go wrong.if at all it happens to me i wouldnt mine starting from the first but not from the schooling LOL but i might follow some different ways so tat i can improve my business nd yes i would work hard for tat even i am 40.gud day.
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
That is good for you. Few of us were able to start lives the way we want it. Lack of proper exposure and guidance perhaps. If I'd be given a chance to go back, I'd be doing things differently from what I have done.But I realized it is never too late to do the things that I truly want. :-) Thank you, Sunnycool:-)