Better late than never is more than a proverb—it’s a powerful reminder that second chances and perseverance truly matter. The phrase dates back to ancient times, translated from the Latin potiusque sero quam nunquam, and found its way into English through the works of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. Today, it encourages listeners to act, no matter how delayed, because action—whenever it comes—still brings value.Society often idolizes youth as the only time for ambition or achievement, but countless stories prove otherwise. Take Carol Gardner, who launched a greeting card company at age 52 after a personal crisis. Within six months, her cards were in stores nationwide, and her business grew into a multimillion-dollar operation, as reported by the New York Times. Grandma Moses, one of the great American folk artists, only began painting in her late 70s, eventually producing over 1,500 works and gaining worldwide acclaim. Kathryn Bigelow made history by becoming the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Director at 58, and Henry Ford revolutionized the auto industry at 40 after many failed business attempts.The journey of late bloomers isn’t a simple pivot—they build on a lifetime of experience, sometimes channeling years of struggle or obscurity into newfound purpose. Julia Child was nearly 50 when she became America’s favorite cooking teacher. Ray Kroc bought McDonald’s and built his fast-food empire at 52. Laura Ingalls Wilder published the first of her beloved “Little House” books at 65.What holds most people back from pursuing their dreams later in life isn’t ability, but societal pressure—the idea that achievement has an expiration date. These stories shatter that myth. As one late-life entrepreneur put it, “I would rather have these little, tiny challenges that didn’t work than have a life of what if.”To all listeners who feel they’ve missed their moment: life’s timeline is your own. Whether you’re starting small or charting a new course entirely, remember that success and fulfillment don’t come with a use-by date. Better late than never—your next chance might just be your greatest.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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