Age is just Number in sucess

 Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairytales again.”, said C.S. Lewis (Author of The Chronicles of Narnia). The author of one of the finest classics in the world of children's literature. And, how can we forget about the richness it added to the films based on the same work

Last month, I met a lady, very smart and vocal, who looked in her thirties. However, as we spoke, I got to know that she actually is in her fifties. So surprised I was, especially when I, myself, was looking way older than her, despite the age gap of almost 30 years.

It’s interesting that when we are thinking about ourselves, age becomes just a number and feels somewhat meaningless. However, the positive way we tend to see our own age, doesn’t always translate to how we perceive, or even judge the age of others. We’re all guilty of it. I’m sure at some point, you’ve unwittingly, and with the best of intentions, said gushingly to an older relative or friend, “you look great for your age” or, at work, perhaps have automatically assumed your ‘older colleague’ won’t know how to use the latest technology – all because their chronological age is numerically higher than your own. Somehow, they are ‘old’, while you assume you are ‘young’. How come?

Is your age getting in your way of restarting your career and life? “I am too old to go back to school, start a new business or career.” “Going back to work is for youngsters.” “Trying to get my life back is just a joke at this point or a waste of time, so why bother trying?” As a result, do you find yourself vicariously living your dreams through your family or children, instead of going out there and making those dreams happen for yourself? Is this internal resentment, helplessness and pressure straining your relationships?

You may be too de-motivated to try anything new when it feels like you’ve already lost the rat race of life. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. As long as you have the passion to reach for your dreams, nothing can hold you back from chasing success.