I switched paths in my late 40s, scared out of my mind—but I’ve never felt more alive. Here’s why it’s not too late, and how I did it.
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I used to ask that exact question at 47 while staring at a blinking cursor on a résumé I hadn’t updated in a decade. I’d spent years climbing a ladder that I eventually realized was leaning against the wrong wall. It was terrifying to start over—but also strangely exciting. I didn’t have to prove myself to anyone anymore. I just had to honor what mattered to me. I took a course online, talked to younger guys in the field, and reminded myself: I’ve got experience, scars, and perspective. That stuff is gold. Starting over in your 40s? It’s actually a privilege, not a failure.