I know that's not "old" and I'm a very young 35...maybe I've been too long leading a 'Bohemian' lifestyle. (Kind term for: unfocused, flighty and Jill of all trades...) There are too many choices, I am grateful 4 that, but they overwhelm me! I'm too intimidated to commit to an educational pursuit, I have no supports or dependents, have loads of talent (not bragging, but I do.) but am not near my Potential, and it's freaking me out...I feel like I'm stuck just getting by, when I know I've more to offer!
2006-07-20 14:06:36 · 9 answers · asked by paradox69 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
( Oh lovely answers so far.. Thanks all.. Hope is blossoming in my heart. This is great.)
2006-07-20 14:30:28 · update #1
* oh my strengths are fitness: biking/dance/yoga and art: sculpture/costume/cirque makeup/teaching...
2006-07-20 15:17:53 · update #2
When I was 35, I unstuck everything that was stuck to me - stressful job, monster house in the suburbs, parasitic relationships, the whole rut... packed up the kids, left the city and started painting.
I'm not that person anymore... I've never looked back, never regretted a thing.
Awesome stories above, by the way... life is beautiful.
2006-07-20 14:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was about your age I began to take classes at the University to have a degree in education. Before that I had majored in Humanities, with degrees in Visual Arts and Drama. I finished my studies at 39 and at 40 I began to work as a drama teacher in an elementary school. Now at 48, I want to take some courses in Graphic design, because I plan to make a career change at 50. It is never too late.
2006-07-20 21:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dulcinea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went back to Penn State University at 40 and received my four year degree in surveying (full time student). I did much better than when I was younger, and I even joined the student government and had a second chance and I am humbled by the experience.
You must become focused and hang around people who will support you in this endeavor. You must endeavor to persevere.
Find some field OT fields that are worthy of your time and talent.
Good Luck and Good Night.
2006-07-20 21:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by fenx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. At 37, I began to tackle my fears of public speaking, via ToastMasters. I routinely speak in public w/o too much trouble. At 40, I dropped from 195 to 145. I've been holding for 3-years now. At 42, I started running, I'm up to 6-miles/day now.
2006-07-20 21:25:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandma Moses began painting in her 70's. Rodney Dangerfield took up comedy & acting at age 42. Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first novel in her 60's. Colonel Sanders opened KFC in his 60's.
2006-07-20 21:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-20 21:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It doesn't matter your age, you can reshape your life. You just need a lot of motivation and self-confidence.
2006-07-20 21:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by Candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most good things are achieved after 35, except by a few.
2006-07-20 21:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by Abraham K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you physically fit and attractive?
2006-07-20 21:48:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋