It's Never Too Late To Start Something | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

It's Never Too Late To Start Something

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is today.

33
It's Never Too Late To Start Something
Pixabay

Is there a deadline to success? If yes, what is the best age to succeed? It's never too late to create the life you always wanted.

In this digital information age, we have Mark Zuckerberg creating Facebook in his college dorm at the age of 19. So there is a lot of pressure too early, making it easy to feel left behind when you are 25 and all you have is a college degree.

Ninety-nine percent of Warren Buffet's its $63 billion net worth was earned after his 50th birthday. Charles Flint started IBM at the age 61. It might feel like you invested way too much time into whatever you are doing right now and if you start something new, it is going to be a waste and you will be throwing it all the way but you are ignoring the fact that you learned and grew as a person and that is something that you can never throw away.

This knowledge will transfer into your new venture and it will help you grow. The most important part in all of this is that where you are in life is not where you want to be. Starting something new might feel like taking a step back but in reality even if you start from scratch you are actually taking a step forward towards something that will make you happy.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is today. Would it be better if you started 5 years ago? Sure but the past is the past, you can either sit here and think about how you could have started, how you could’ve done this or that. Or you can start today and focus on the present.

Some people might call you stupid and judge you for starting all over again, but these people are they really truly happy with where they are in life? You need to surround yourself that are driving towards successes and not people that are just living life day by day and are too scared to take a risk.

You need figure out what you want, put a plan into place and execute. Forget the haters and forget the doubters. This is your life, you only live once so live it right.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

226
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

108
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

198895
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20086
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments