There’s something quietly defiant about starting over in your late 30s. Picking up the sticks, joining a band, going on tour — when you thought maybe those days were behind you.But sometimes, reinvention is exactly what saves us.This week, I talk with drummer and podcast host John Huff, who started pursuing music seriously at 40. What followed was a wild ride — performing, recording, even touring — but also a heavy reckoning with ego, identity, and what it means to belong in a space you once watched from the sidelines.Before we dive into John’s story, I reflect on “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World — a song I once thought was for teenagers, but now feels like an anthem for anyone still becoming.This episode explores:* The complicated psychology of late bloomers* Why ego flares when you try something bold and vulnerable* What no one tells you about the “tour comedown” and the emotional crash after success* How spirituality and self-awareness helped John reframe his career* And why the middle might actually be the most honest part of the journeyThis one is for the artists, the pivoters, the ones who started late and stayed anyway.About John:John Huff is a drummer, writer, podcast host, and creative human who believes in staying curious and honest no matter where you are in the process. His show, The John Huff Podcast, is a reflection of his journey through music, mental health, and personal growth. You can find him on Instagram at @johnwhuff.If this episode stirred something in you:Send it to someone who’s been thinking it’s too late.Or better yet — send them a song.Mentions & Links:* “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World* John Huff Podcast* Theme music by: Lincoln Parish* Subscribe to the show: comebacktoearth.substack.com Get full access to Come Back To Earth at comebacktoearth.substack.com/subscribe

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