Who said it’s all downhill after 40? For the following 52 people, life just started after 40. They found stupendous success starting in their 40s.
Some of these people switched their careers entirely and a few of them found success in the areas they have been working on before 40. Either way, 40 is just a number for these people.
The most important traits that are common to these people seem to be: Passion, Curiosity, Perseverance, and Positive Attitude.
It’s never too late to start another career, learn a new trade, or learn from your mistakes to find success in what you have been doing all along. People like Gladys Burrill and Harry Bernstein who found success in their 90s keep inspiring us to remind that age is just a number.
Keep going. Don’t Give Up. Get Inspired by the following 52 people.
Momof*cku Ando came up with instant ramen at age 48 in 1958. What would we do without ramen noodles if not for Momof*cku.
Giorgio Armani studied started his own company when he was 41 years old. He studied medicine, enlisted in the Army, and served in the war.
Lucille Ball got her big break with ‘I Love Lucy’ from CBS Corp. when she was 40 years old. We all know how big a hit ‘I love Lucy’ was.
Kathy Bates, as psycho fan Anne Wilkes in Misery movie, was 42 when she got her breakout assignment.
Harry Bernstein achieved fame at age 96 for his 2007 memoir, “The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers.”
Jeffrey Brotman co-founded wholesale chain Costco with business partner Jim Sinegal when he was 40 years old.
Gladys Burrill completed the Honolulu Marathon 92 years old. She holds the world record for oldest female to complete a marathon.
Joseph A. Campbell started his canned goods company at the age of 52. His company actually sold its first soup for which the company is famous for when Campbell was…
