Let’s talk about a fear I know a lot of us have had at some point: “Am I too old (or is it too late) to start something new?”
I get it. It’s easy to feel like you’ve missed your window, that everyone else got a head start, or that making a big change now would be too risky. But here’s the truth: It’s never too late.
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And remember, some of the most successful people started later in life:
Sara Blakely had no experience in fashion but launched Spanx at 30.
Martha Stewart built her brand in her 40s.
Julia Child didn’t publish her first cookbook until she was 50.
Vera Wang designed her first wedding dress at 40.
Bernie Marcus was fired from his job at 50—then turned around and co-founded The Home Depot, which became a global powerhouse.
And if you think that’s inspiring, let’s look at some biblical examples:
Moses was 80 when God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He thought he was past his prime, but God had a bigger plan.
Abraham was 75 when he packed up everything and followed God’s promise to make him a father of many nations.
Sarah gave birth to Isaac at 90—yes, ninety!
Noah was 600 when he built the ark. Talk about a late-career change.
Paul had an entire life and reputation before his radical transformation and ministry.
These stories remind me that God’s timing is always perfect. What feels like “too late” to us is often the exact moment we were meant to begin.
What’s Really Holding You Back?
I used to think that starting over meant I had failed somewhere along the way. But now? I see that every experience I’ve had—every win, every setback—has prepared me for what’s next.
The truth is, when we start something new later in life, we bring wisdom, clarity, and resilience that we didn’t have in our 20s. We’ve learned what matters. We know how to pivot. And we know that success isn’t about a perfect timeline—it’s about showing up and saying yes when the opportunity comes.
The Best Time to Start Is Now
Maybe you’ve been waiting for the right moment. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself it’s too late. But let me tell you—if God is stirring something in your heart, there’s a reason. He’s not done with you yet.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” If this is your season to step out in faith, why wait?
I don’t know what’s next for you—whether it’s a business, a creative passion, a new career, or something totally unexpected. But I do know this: You’re not too late. You’re not too old.
The only thing that matters is whether you’re willing to start.
So… what’s stopping you?