Brutally Honest Career Advice for People Over 50.
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Nobody wants to hear they aren't doing enough. In fact, we want to hear the exact opposite. During business or career crisis that pop up on occasion in our life we want to be told its' okay, everything will be alright, don't worry, things are fine. Those words are fine in a time of crisis, but when we want to change the way things are those are the last words we should hear. Sugary, chocolate syrupy coatings are okay, but we need to hear the truth. In this video you will hear what your friends, family and those who love you don't want to tell you.
When you’re young you don’t think about getting older when you arrive at an older age you realized how much time you’ve wasted... sad but true!
I think pretty much all of us look back and think the same thing. It is sad but true.
"You will only appreciate your youth when it has failed you" Ralph Nader
It hits you like a heavyweight with a bad temper!
What would you consider as time wasted?
you said it perfect chgofirefighter
Me
High school drop out
Never did drugs
Don’t drink don’t smoke
Did tree work for 30yrs.
Almost got killed everyday.
Now I’m 59 and deliver auto parts
Bought my house cash
Walk 1 hr a day. Exercise
No debt
No car
No bills
I work my butt off at work and my boss
Loves me.
Life is good.
That is awesome to hear. So many people in their 50s are dead broke and unhappy or even doing well and unhappy.
@@EricDaMAJ very true. I see it everyday.
So sad. There are basic principles to follow in life
To be happy.
nice story but not logical anymore in this day in time
Smart man! Good for you!
Work is work.
In 2008 I was 61 and planning on early retirement at 62. Then walked in one morning and they said everyone down in the conf room. Don't touch anything. Lady in the meeting said company went bankrupt and there is a box next to everyone's desk. Pack up and we'll walk you to your car. Have a good life. That is how I retired. Drove directly to financial guy and moved all money out of 401k to IRA. Then drove home and took a nap.
Guess what? Upper management already knew that you were 62. They also had preplanned the bankruptcy filing in case company fortunes "went south...or north...whatever". Any company that exists for more than 30 years is a target for lawsuits. At any rate, they kept tight-lipped so they could," bail out first with their golden parachutes".
That's why these companies get bought up or kick people out in their 19th or 29th year so they won't have to pay retirement and definitely not disability. Wait until you study these cases. Then you will realize that absentee executives above, employ useful idiots below,(who do NO work), while the former retire early with YOUR money ($$$$) by inventing situations to disguise their exit strategy.
How is it your money? Because you're the one they take for a sucker, to keep paying into the till, believing you will retire, only to end up paying THEIR retirement. Old trick.
Are you still working or retired I have a friend that is 70 and he is still working he said he can not afford to retire crazy.
@@raymondperales6612I am retired. I had to. Why? Because there comes a time in a person's life, when working is counterproductive and against what remains of it. You have to plan accordingly, because everybody is crazy to spend YOUR money on themselves but YOU,including family.
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@@raymondfrye5017 I’m 54 now and I’ll tell you what I don’t have a problem telling even my relatives or family members to go get after it like I do and I make sure that I do what I want with my money and wants to lay down the law they all will know that you mean Business and on that note you Sir do want you deserve you worked hard all your life to enjoy it.
@@raymondfrye5017 WOOOOOOW your right!
I am 49. Worked dead end jobs all my lie. Went back to school received associates in business. I broke down and sold my comic and book collection of 35 years and own my home outright. Now I just sell comics and toys. A grown man selling comics and toys.
Living the dream man. Congrats!
@@MaxwellSmartA86 Chris, It was over 1000 yard sales,estate sales,and flea markets ever since I was 13. I had one goal. Finding a "Grail" in Golden Age comics. I found Five.Took me 35 years,but here I am. Thank you!
I know a few people who love comics including my dad (89 years old) and yours truly. Spider Man is my favorite, although Superman is a close second.
It's what ya know and there is a market for it. Be proud!!!
@@thommysides4616 It is all I know. I am a big nerd.All I do is think about radiation and play chess when i am not doing listings.
Here is my two cents on career advice.This is my weekly topic for my own subscribers. Career. One thing that can really bring a person into depression is 40 hours a week of hating their job. The job is literally almost half of the waking life. The problem many people have is that they have a craving for security. The person will tolerate being unhappy if that is their normality. People would rather have secure bitterness than the fear of stepping off the cliff. The fact is that you can change your career anytime. At 40 or 50. I once knew a car salesman of 30 years who did really well but started to hate his job--so became a nurse at 57. He is now a travel contractor. His friends told him he would be 57 by the time he got licensed as an RN. He told them he would be 57 anyway. So he will now spend the next ten years doing something he likes instead of something he hates. But you have to decide if it is life on the sea you hate or just that ship you're traveling on. In other words--do you hate your trade or just the company you're at? But whatever you aren't happy with you must change and continue to advance yourself. Hope this helps someone---Charles.
I really enjoyed reading your comment. Great advice and excellent story about the car salesman. Thank you.
Yooo!!! You hit it 100%! I was in prison for a few years and all I thought about was how I’ll be able to take care of myself. When I came home all I wanted was an opportunity so I took anything. Eventually I got into trucking. I HATE IT but it brought stability and security. Now I’m closing in to 40 I said screw this and now I’m in a career change. Happiness for financial security
thanks I am also in a career change older than 59. I hate ths ship I was in? so I am changing Icebergs. Hope fully to a larger Iceberg as they melt right. God Help all. I hope some one out there gives me a chance.
@@davidmckee533 Then you're ahead of most people who just sit on that iceberg they hate while it slowly melts sinking them to the bottom of the sea----go be great, Charles
I'm in my early 50's. Retired from the Fire Department 8 years ago and have not found anything that makes me happy since. I sit at a desk for 8 hrs a day and I HATE IT. It is a full time gig that really should be 20-30 hrs per week max. Most of my time is spent watching youtube just to pass the time. I am trading my life for dollars and have no freedom (having to ask to leave early to help set up for my son's wedding). There are days I am severely depressed and have a feeling of never finding anything better. Even with my Master's degree, I cannot land an intereview in anything from FEMA to an HR job at a poultry plant. I really don't know where to go from here.
I am 69 today still working in design and also in my spare time teaching myself electronics , it’s all in the mind. By the way I am not what you would say intelligent I failed badly at school, but I find now learning new things fascinating
All in the mind, tell that to someone who worked construction for 50 years. The body can't handle that much labor for that many years
@@johnd4348 agreed, all the builders I know are in a race to earn their money before they hit 50. After that it’s a bonus !
I find now at my age (49) I'm able to concentrate and focus like I couldn't when I was in my 20s.
Live, Love, Laugh, Learn Look for the positive let the negative go and be grateful for all that is good!
@@robzilla730 same here, it's almost like my brain now needs that work out. I'm 50 an jus starting an online degree
You are so right about this. I lived in Florida my whole life. I'm 51. Many years ago, my wife & I traveled out west, fell in love with Tahoe, & dreamed of being in that area someday. After getting licensed in my profession 11 years ago, and several interviews, I was finally hired & took a job in the Reno area. I got tired of Florida's humidity & bugs long ago, & wanted an alternative. I'm finally here!
Congratulations! A good friend moved to that area years ago. He and his wife love it. I've never been to visited but it is on my short list.
Stay safe out there.
I've been in FL for over 20 years... NGL, I'm tired of it. Tired of the heat, humidity, bugs... I grew up in AZ and miss it.
Now I feel too far down the hole to move back. Plus I'd lose my kids.
In the UK over 50s find it hard to get a job because the jobs always go to young people who don't have to be paid so much.
same in the USA..we have to apply for jobs ONLINE and if they see you are over 50 you are rejected on the spot, age discrimination at its best and they say they dont discriminate against age, they are full of it
yeh, they don't want to ''insult'' an older person ?? but it's more than that. A lot of managers are late thirties and mid forties and they won't hire anybody older. It's weird for THEM. And so older people get ''we regret to inform you that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful...''
Age discrimination big time in the U S
Same everywhere
I remember in the 90's a few resturants would hire 50+ workers, but not today.
People are not all the same. I met a man that fought in the Korean War and lived in a small house in the back of a liquor store. He never moved and the year I met him was 2000. First thing that hit me was how he never moved. He was content living in a 400 square foot home. Some people want more out of life. Some are content with what they have.
He is probably sitting on a load of money.
Some people can live in a box smart man.
Everything is perspective. The way a person sees a thing is the way it is, whether it really is that or not.
Herman Lecea: Good example. We are all different. We don't all have the same levels of energy and health. Some are born with huge amounts of energy, others not. Some can come home after working a full day and still have energy left, some not. I do not judge people like the woman he talks about in this video -- I don't judge them as lazy or complacent. Maybe that is all the energy she has.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree. In this situation the woman I speak about says she wants more, says she needs more, but doesn’t take the steps to achieve her dream.
My uncle was a cattle rancher until age 97 - when he got trampled by a bull. He was never intense, but he worked hard and long hours. He enjoyed work and enjoyed life.
PERFECT life Lived!👌💥💥💥
Your uncle got the karma he deserved
He wouldn't have wanted it any other way. 👍
Cattle rancher doesn't seem like the end I want
Here is a good piece of advice someone told me once: "Nobody ever put on their gravestone... I wish I spent more time at work."
I knew a guy who was in his 70's when I first met him. He owned a few businesses and 'worked' at them every single day. He didn't consider it work because he loved what he did.
@@Over50tv That's awesome he was able to do that, but I think it would be safe to say that is not the case for the majority of the people out there.
@@eglsflythe majority work for the man. He was the man. It's a big difference.
@@eglsfly
Wrong.....been on a big city fire dept. For 35 years haven't worked a day in my life.
Common sense if you enjoy what you do great ,the modern workplace is a mind field today sucks the life out of us
Great stocks and I just bought in on them, but I'm interested in making short term profit, let say turn a $150K to $500k in 6months, I'd appreciate tips on how what stocks to buy to make this much profit.
@maria sandra Okay i just found her website and left a message for her. thanks.
You are asking for a lot. I imagine you must have a lot to invest. Consult with a broker.
@@Over50tv I believe the comment and reply are botted. I am pretty sure they are not real people.
Two words: Radical Acceptance. Look at your situation without the past dictating what your eyes see, your ears hear or your mouth speaks. Nothing what came before makes any difference. You have now to make the changes required and accept the results. Fighting what life puts in your way, both good or bad is a personal decision. Get out of your own way.
Absolutely! Thanks for the comment!
Well meaning but paralyzing nevertheless.
I'm 54. I was married for 28 years and worked but my then husband paid for all the bills and bought the house we finally were able to afford in 2010. He left me and took our teenage son and left me homeless and penniless. That was 2014. I do not want to get into all the details of the bitter divorce and the fact that I did not fight him for the house. I am now on a low disability income, just lost my part time job, and do not have much left in savings. I have had to move 7 times since my divorce because of housing and now live in a really run-down rental and so scared about the future. I am so depressed that my life is falling apart. I have been alone (by choice - because dating after my divorce sucked for me) and I do not know how to pull it together. I will become homeless at this rate and I don't know what to do. I depended on my ex husband and my mother and naively thought that I would always have someone there to help take care of me. Wrong. I received a big reality check :(
Hi Marinette! I'm very sorry to hear about your current predicament. It sounds like you've endured some very tough times. Something that may give you a bit of encouragement is this story: A VERY CLOSE family member lost her home in foreclosure, both cars were repoed (while friends were visiting), and her finance committed suicide. He was found by his niece hanging by an extension cord in their garage. A lot more happened to her but you get the point. Anyway, this family member--who I'm extremely proud of--overcame these horrible obstacles by taking classes in a field that was growing. After a couple years her 'new skills' got her a very good job and eventually she bought a house , camper, newer car, and remarried. She was determined to overcome the tough times, and refused to let anything hold her down. She was not older, but certainly was no spring chicken when this stuff played out. The moral of this very true story is if you are determined and PATIENT believe you can overcome, you will. I've seen many people overcome in my years on this planet. Of course, I've also seen people succumb and accept. PLEASE don't give up and don't accept. Every experience is a valuable lesson to be used to our benefit. Be determined to take care of yourself and you will.
Hey, how are you doing now? :(
I don't know if you will get this, but if you are on disability, then you should be able to get educational assistance from Vocational Rehabilitation in your state - hopefully. I think you can qualify for it up to the age of 62. Some states require that you not be working anywhere, but others consider if you are underemployed, and will then help you to boost your skills by paying for college classes for you, and the books you need plus some supplies. Also, if you are now 55, you should be able to qualify for low-income housing for those 55 and older. You may be on a waiting list for a while, so apply in multiple places and areas. I truly wish you the best of luck - and health.
@@CarolinaCarolina-ph9mx thank you so much ❤️
@@marinette6894 I think it can take a few months for VR to bring you into their program, so apply as soon as possible if it is something that interests you. Many classes can now be done online, but if you have to drive to class, VR should pay you mileage to go to class. Personally, I've found exclusively online classes to be harder, but that may just be me because I have a little ADD, so physical classes have worked better for me. If you do drive to school for class, but run into car problems while in school, they should help you with that, too. They don't help with housing (which is a real shame for people disabled and trying to get back on their feet), but they should provide a computer if needed (maybe internet?), as well as any sorts of physical aids you may need to attend school or work. No medical care, however, and again, a real shame because a bit of medical help could be the difference between work or being too disabled to work for some. It has been many years since I was in a VR program, but I believe VR programs are different from one state to another, so if you state has a bad VR program but you have any ability to move to a state that has a better one, that would be my suggestion. However, again, I don't know much about the differences from one state to another. I hope something here was helpful, and I wish you a wonderful future.
I retired too young. 1999.. Age 48. I squeezed 30 years into 15 by working 80 to 90 hours. I traveled around the world. Lived in a few exotic places. Indonesia... Etc.. Now an expat in Peru. Went back to work in 2020....just in case... Building... The only thing I know... And it keeps me in shape... Staying active in your community helps everyone including us!!!!
Sounds like a very interesting life. A life I would have enjoyed. Congrats!
Wished I went into a trade rather than a field that is outsourced to the lowest wage person in the world
So much a waste of years in school
Western communities are too quick to write off older people and their knowledge / wisdom. We must display that useful knowledge and wisdom to future generations to be of value.
I’m now 59. For my 50th birthday present, I got stage 4 cancer. I beat it. I now continue to work 45 hours a week in a well paying job. I don’t like to work, never really did. Can’t retire as I didn’t save enough and, well the cancer I took a big hit on what savings I had. One day recently I asked myself, what I had learned from my illness and I couldn’t answer the question. Don’t know if I learned anything. Weird right? I do know that life is short. I think I need to try quit pleasing others and just retire when I want, which would be now honestly. Yes, life is short. That’s what I learned.
Man, I feel for you. You were dealt a bad hand.
Sorry you got cancer. Also sorry you don't live in a country with healthcare. Although in Canada illness can wreck one financially if you can't work. The medical will be paid so one can make it to the homeless shelter okay.
your honesty is something that is really refreshing
I just turned 50. Workd hard for 30 years in my industry at a Director level. I was laid off for the first time in my life and with all the education and experience I have....NO ONE WILL EVEN INTERVIEW ME. I was told by recruiters that companies tell them "don't send us anyone over 45". I'm literally 2 weeks away from losing everything I have as a single mom of a 6 year old! But I'm seen as over the hill and set in my ways all because I had a birthday!!!! What do I need to do start lying about my age and lessen my experience??
I highly doubt companies tell their employees that. My partner is a recruiter for a very well known nation wide corporation. She has recruited for many large companies and local governments, I can tell you those instructions were never verbalized to her. The narrative that companies do not hire over 45 might is largely false. Sure there are crappy companies that imply this "rule" however there are more that don't. Don't lose hope to a false narrative. Workers over 45 are usually more reliable. They make less mistakes because they have experience. They tend to get along with their coworkers better. Workers over 45 rock it! So own your power and keep on workin' it!!
Good advice. “Do or do not, there is no try.” - Yoda
before i worked at a company years ago there was a female employee there and on her birthday they gave her a toyyoda. they handed her the keys and said it was in slot number 123 so she went to find it. she found a toy yoda in the spot and i think she sued the company and got a free car lol!!!
Yes sir! Agree 100%
I am 26 and this advice still applies to all ages. Nothing in life is given you need to go out and work for it. If you wont there is someone out there who will
I don't believe anyone is suggesting it's coming for free. And many of these people have fought and worked very hard all their lives, it may be seen as bit insulting to insinuate they aren't working at it. Remember, we live in a world where people will decline an applicant because they remind them of an ex or wear glasses, or is too fat or two thin. You can't logistics your way around those people.
But yes, you can keep trying.
@@robertfoerster566 🎯 💯 well said! "company culture" is also on the application now. Translate: if we don't want you...
Thanks so much Lou! I'm 54 and starting over again. I appreciate your no nonsense communication...it's helpful!👍
Thank you for the kind words. I've started over a couple times. I'm pretty sure that experience helped me when I made this video. Thanks for watching.
My father struggled his whole life especially while raising 10 kids and then became fairly successful after 60
Better late than never.
What a great example! Good for him!
Really successful, children are a measure of success!
@@BillyBob-fh5he No they are not. They are a measure of someone ignorants of not using protective sex.
@@BillyBob-fh5he heading towards 10 billion on earth, now 7. We run out of resources, time to use protection !
I solved this problem by living in a motorhome and travelling as a snowbird when possible (this year I have got stuck in the north). I managed to live in a motorhome by learning how to work remotely. I appreciate that is such a big step that it might not be suitable for everyone.
Your absolutely correct! I'm a retired detective, training to become a flight instructor while in my mid 50's. If you want it, do it.
Congrats!
But you were already a pilot, correct?
@@eQuariuz I only had my private pilot license. Working on my commercial, then cfi
Anything is possible as long as you have a penis.
Bravo! My kind of person! I learn programming and 6th foreign language. By the way I want a new job in programming too so it's not only a hobby and I am gonna get it. The journey counts us much as destination or more...
Well, it's like Yoda says, "Do or do not. There is no try." Words can describe your dream but action makes it a reality.
Well said.
what if you try and still dont get anywhere??
@@Mattea68 Did you ever hear that famous saying: IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS DONE YOU'LL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU'VE ALWAYS GOT? Darren sometimes you've got to try something different. Two things I recommend are number one, network outside your network. Doing that can help you learn about work options. Number two, make an effort to learn a new marketable high-income skill. I hope this helps.
@@Over50tv it amounts to someone giving you that initial chance, which i havent been offered when i have applied numerous times, and i dont have a network i dont know people like that
I thought Yoda was an oriental stretching exercise?
I worked for my husband and he did not pay me.. so i have no 'social security' pay.. He did not pay into it for me.. so i have to work for ever till i die. Working for free for you man is not a good idea.. It comes back to bite you later in life. I will be homeless soon. He left me after 20 years and lives in Thailand now with young girls who sleep around on him.. its sad. Life has left me without certainty. Thankfully i have an education . So many men frown on women getting an education but we cant depend on them for ever. We need to rely on ourselves to survive.
What happened to you shouldn't happen to anyone. I'm sorry. But after reading your comment my impression is you are a wise person who has the ability to take what you've learned and turn things around. I hope you don't give up. Also, I tell my daughters and granddaughters all the time to depend on themselves! Thank you for commenting and watching my video.
I’m 50 and burned out from life, body changes, empty nesting, etc. I’m lucky I can take time off to re orient myself to this new phase. 👍
This might help you might be burned out due to looking at life the wrong way I’m 54 and still loving life and the secret is loving everything in life that has to offer example I have always had a dog to come home after work to love and take care of and have a hobby like Fishing or even go bet on horses for fun and always make your job your second life and have fun doing it no matter what kind of work it is You can do it it’s a mind control thing .
This country sold Gen X a lie and we are astute enough to know that it's all bs. Take it one day at a time, and be yourself. You don't owe anybody anything. The wisest counsel comes from the Scriptures. Most of the people you see are NPCs. You got nothing to prove to them. Do the things you want to do. And if you don't want to do anything, rest up and care after your personal health. MGTOW means PEACE, QUIET, FREEDOM.
If you are applying yourself, you are leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else. My car broke down before Christmas and I wasn’t motivated to repair it. I opted to utilize public transit and everything in my life is prioritized and planned in advance. This helped to be more disciplined with time management. I read on the bus and on my breaks. I deliberately get to work 75 - 90 minutes early to invested that time in learning a new skill. I spend my last break reviewing what I learned earlier. The questions that needs to be answered with your actions is: What do you really want? How bad do you want it? What are you going to do to get it? It not impossible. Cultivating discipline, sacrifice and restraint is powerful and should be natural traits amongst us old timers. Best wishes.
The doers of the world don’t talk about it. There’s no “I’m gonna, I’m gonna”... they’re busy!
Yes, agree with you 100%! What is that old saying, 'Action speaks louder than words!' Thank you for your comment.
It's the first time I hear this guy. I'm not in my fifties, but he says exactly what I need to hear. I wish I had such a down to earth person next to me while I grew up. I have a feeling I'm gonna love this channel!
I appreciate your kind comment. Thank you!
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation". That line from Thoreau really hit me in my late 40s. I spent 25yrs working in a field I never enjoyed, but still managed to make good decisions along the way. Now at 51, I'm happily married, debt-free, and content. We're all wired differently - I don't feel the need to go out and push myself from a job/career perspective, so at the moment I'm somewhere between retired and under-employed, just enjoying life and doing things that are worthy of my time - the most important of which is being a good husband/partner to my wife, who is passionate about her work. In that regard, it's role-reversal - I'm taking care of the shopping, cooking, cleaning, property maintenance, etc. BUT ... if opportunity knocks, I'll answer.
I am also under employed and I love it. I have much more free time, it's like holidays
people who have partners have an extra safety net
“Don’t fool yourself” - that was the biggest takeaway, ever!
I liked everything you just said I 'am a man in my early 50, who recently became disabled. But I'm not going to let that
stop me. I like the fact there is a channel like yours, helping people who are 50 and over. You give great advice that
I find very helpful. I too am looking for a change and with a little work It could happen.
I'm not over fifty, but I am going to take this advice. Time is running out.
I like his thoughts. It’s generally the older folks, like myself and him, that understand that BEING is more meaningful in life than HAVING and/or possessing.
Exactly! Thanks for your comment!
I’m an Emergency Nurse. As long is I have a pulse and can breath , I will always have a job. Looking to retire soon. Getting to old for this. Be safe everybody.
My daughter and sisters are nurses. They would agree with you. Thanks for the comment!
And if you continually do what you're told.
Daniel been there done that for 40 years!
Consider prison nursing. I'm a retired peace officer, retired at 50. I got bored in retirement after a year. I hadn't used my nursing skills in many years and it took me a while to find a job in nursing. I'm 53 now working PRN making $47 per hour. I can work as much or little as I want and take off on a vacation anytime I want. Other than the occasional outlier, the workdays are easy.
Someone said, “try to accomplish your ten year goal in 6 months. Will you be able to do it? No, but you’ll be a lot further in 6 months than you are today.”
I absolutely love that saying. Thank you!
I think it was Elon Musk who said that. His accomplishments are testimony to the power of his beliefs as he has put his beliefs into daily practice.
Since people are different, what works for one person may not work for or be compatible with another. The challenge seems to be to "know thyself" and choose the path that leads where you need to go. I say "need" because people may "want" to go down paths that are simply not going to work for them no matter how hard they try.
Aligning our desires & actions with our spiritual path thru life may be the best way to be both productive & happy (or at least content). But I don't think that believing in a spiritual path is a requirement, as I have met plenty of people who do not have any spiritual beliefs but who, nonetheless, have had a full life that seems to have unfolded in a satisfying way.
Instead, it seems that focusing on one's innate gifts and exercising them everyday leads to the best possible opportunities to employ those abilities in gainful work. A positive feedback loop. Whereas some other people are forever chasing "what's hot" in the economy in order to "make money", and other people seem to be like a mule hitched to someone else's cart and trying to get a bite out of the carrot that is forever dangled in front of them. Both negative feedback loops.
Most of us will never be happy being driven workaholics like Elon Musk, but we can be a little bit more disciplined in our total work day than those folks who plunk down in front of the tv or internet to de-stress & goof off at the end of every day. Some common things can turn into bad habits that exert undue influence over our daily behavior and drain away our vital energy just when it is ours to do with as we choose. Hence the psychological need to lie to ourselves about "what we're going to do"...
A very thoughtful response. And I agree, I think he chose wisely by saying YOUR ten year plan, meaning the plan that works for you specifically. It may not be as rigorous as his and may not be as someone’s whom you wish to emulate but the one that fits you exclusively.
The most important point here is to have a goal, recognize that you need a plan to get you there, and acknowledge that by working that plan whole heartedly you can make a hell of a lot of more progress in six months than you have in years.
Love that!
But then in six months you're gonna need a new goal. So what's the hurry?
The trouble with being over 50 is that we become too experienced and expect the top of the pay scale, and don't have much patience with managers who are inexperienced but 'want to show who's boss' or are just coasting to their own retirement. It makes sense once we reach the point where our outgoings reduce eg when the mortgage is paid off, to make our experience work for us by becoming self-employed in either our work or experience. Remember that no one can ever take away our knowledge, skills and experience. They are ours to keep because we built them.
But the world changes fast. Is yesterday's knowledge still relevant in today's world?
@@yackawaytube ......."Yesterday's knowledge"...how inclusive. A changing world is the excuse that they give the younger generation. It helps them to feel superior despite the fact that they lack the knowledge that years of experience us older guys and gals have. Take away the Tech and people today have no idea what it means to engage others in anything that involves meaningful dialogue.
@@yackawaytube experience isn't yesterdays knowledge. Most millennial and even 30, 40 somethings are slackers who expect pay rises and promotion s every year but have no resilience or motivation. Many are simply useless.
I lost everything when i turned 50..starting over old isnt easy for sure. 6 yrs and im still jobless. No health insurance for 13 yrs ..i cant afford that.
@@yackawaytube Things have changed since I first entered the work world 30 years ago. I reinvent myself every 7 years and like to stay current.
At 56, I work not because I have to, but more because I want to contribute to society. My father was like that too. He worked almost up till he passed away.
Men, unfortunately, need a purpose in life. We can't just sit around after 50. It kills us faster than smoking 4 packs a day. You can't wake up after 50 and say "What am I going to do today?"........."Hmmmmm, I guess I'll eat, and then go back to sleep". Keep moving brother.
I am a new subscriber and I totally agree with everything you say. I am 67 years old now, retired and living comfortably. It was not always like that when I was young. I raised 4 children as a single parent, held two jobs, and did not get any support from anyone, not even the government. That, I proud of. I worked very hard to get to where I am now and it paid off. All I can say is planning and dreaming about what you want in life won't get you anywhere unless you ACT on them. Stay well, everyone!
M T Thank you for your comment. I am glad your hard work-and determination-paid off. That is what happens when you act! Thanks for Subscribing!
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation ...”, Henry David Thoreau
Be positive. Be positive. An older person with a negative attitude is an automatic fail.
And read The Secret. Amirite?
We are not wired to be positive 24/7 ..sometimes we need a good cry
Agree 💯.
Very easy to say,,, sometimes differcult to do,,, Staying Positive,has to be practiced I think,,, because I'm a bloody negative person,,, the positive side of me,,tells me so...I envy,, really, really envy, people that are continually positive,no matter what crap they go through,, like they were born that way.
and how do they know what that applicant is like unless they call them in for an interview??
in my early to mid 40's I was hired as a Driving Instructor and absolutely loved it. Had no idea that I had such great teaching skills. I'm a easy going person and that is key in that profession. it was the most rewarding and fun job I have ever had, and wanted to do that the rest of my life, but was laid off in 2008 and went to work in retail again. now I'm 58 and still stuck in retail. management has unrealistic expectations of it's employees most of the times it seems.
You're never stuck unless you dont consider other options. Maybe transition into something else on the side
@@johndouglas7213 i beg to differ with that one
@@Mattea68 please elaborate. If there are zero other opportunities available then maybe. But he could do his driving instruction on the side
@@johndouglas7213 seems like once you hit 45 yrs old, employers consider you "Damaged Good" and its not from lack of trying to gain employment(gaps in resume etc) no one wants to hire you, its just employers jumping to the wrong conclusion for questioning gaps between jobs in your resume, its an easy way out for them to drop you from the applicant pool when you apply for jobs
@@Mattea68 well that makes sense. I just don't like to see someone give up especially when so many people have side gigs these days. And the original poster sounds like he has experience which definitely counts for something in the job market
I am so glad I listened your video Mr. Lou. I was worried about applying for my dream job at a school because I didn't want to hurt my current co-workers feelings. You just gave me the answer I needed. I am going for it! Thank you and God Bless!
52 year old house builder. Haven’t slowed down, feel great, give every thirty year old a run for their money. No twenty year olds though, haven’t seen a twenty year old on the job sight in a long time
Lotta young ppl dont wana do that work unfortunately
Find a way to retire by 60.
@@princesswarrior1234 do think what you just said applies to most 20 somethings are just a small percentage?
@@princesswarrior1234 don't think they start at minimum wage
@@hokeywolf3416 then what does he do?
Wish I’d found your channel years ago when I resonated with the same thoughts as your friend. The shift has finally come and, after years of self-doubt and frankly sheer laziness, I now know what I want to do. This was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. All of it CORRECT. I look at my friends who are successful. They use every single minute to further improve themselves. No excuses. Thanks Lou. New subscriber!!!
I’m glad you found my video helpful and I’m glad you found my channel. No question self-improvement is a constant and worth the effort!
Everything the older unemployed workers are going though is exactly what a 22 year old college graduate is going through. LIsten, going to college, having a degree isn't good enough anymore. It's more about doing something that's in demand... Plumbing, Delivery Driving, Electrical, Truck Driving... The administrative/paper pushing jobs are very competitive/lower paying/scarce... The other kinds of jobs are plentiful. It is what it is..
You are 100% correct. It’s all about doing something in demand.
Plumbing Electrical will get to 50 to 100 an hour in Australia.
Agreed. So many have useless degrees and no skills. Every barista at the coffee shop has a Bachelor degree and sometimes a damn Masters. I make decent money but every time we had to hire a plumber or roofer, or boiler repair, etc I said I’m in the wrong business.
How competitive is accounting?
Great advice, I quit my job to move to another state to help my mom. While I was there I trained for a school bus driver and worked for a martial arts school. Substituted, which I loved, the pay cut was mind boggling because they don’t negotiate with these jobs. I worked in retail banking for 30 years and became traumatized by robberies and the harassment from management from taking medical leave for major surgeries, (didn’t want to re enter that career). Starting over is very difficult because you’re basically doing entry level. You have to work several jobs to make up for the pay cut. I find that the success depends on several factors, working twice as hard and networking. So if you’re in your 60’s with physical limitations it’s tricky business. We didn’t plan the hand that we were dealt but we have to be resourceful. I have friends who chose careers that pay pensions and state social security. Government, police, education, military and corrections. We all chose our path with a plan, some of us have to re tool that plan...👍🏾
I appreciate your comment. I agree starting over is difficult. But as we both know sometimes we don't have a choice. Many of my over 50-year-old friends have had to do the same. The trick is to start over doing something you love that you can make money doing. I believe in starting a side hustle or learning a new high-income skill while you are working for someone else. It takes time and lots of energy but the payoff can be well worth it. Good luck to you.
If you have your health, you have everything! 😉
I am 58 and will start a CNA course in a few months. I will be certified after 8 weeks and a guy from a traveling agency said he would hire me as a traveling CNA. With their room and board stipend (tax free) they make good money! Also between 13 week assignments you can take off as much time as you want and do whatever you want. I think I can save $20,000 in 6 months and then take time off to go travel Europe and Asia or go hiking in the Appalachian Mountains again.
@@richardscathousehealth and freedom.
Turning 53 this month and I work in IT. My boss and his boss are the same age as I. Lucky for me we all get along great and we are not anywhere anytime soon.
I am glad it is working out for you!
I work in IT & got along great with my boss. But in 2016 HR was taken over by a Hillary Clinton clone & her 1st step was to make a list of Conservative Republicans like me and push us out one by one. There was nothing my boss could do as he was also fighting for his job.
Lesson learned: democrats are the least tolerant people on the planet - (maybe 2nd behind the convert or die religion).
You are lucky your boss is not under 30 years old
@@Random-rt5ec What you and many others have gone through the last four years is going to grow exponentially in the next 4 years. God have mercy on us...
Within 10 to 15 years HR will be taken over by AI, and that’s just the beginning. The pantsuit mccankle types don’t even know that their time is up. Diversity day will also go the way of the dinosaurs.
I’m 62 and in the twilight of a management consulting career. I don’t know how much longer my luck will hold, but, for now, I’m still thriving, still churning out high quality work products, and more than pulling my weight on project teams.
Wow....exact same for me. Good luck brother!
@@swisstraderI’m now a couple of months away from age 66. My company promoted me two years ago to Program Manager, Principal. I plan to take Social Security at FRA, and continue working for as long as my health and my positive attitude hold out.
It makes me happy and keeps me sane knowing I'm independently me. I dream, I fail, I believe, I dream again, I try again. I keep myself fed, sheltered, warm, safe, clean and relatively healthy. And everyday that I don't have to look outside of myself, to someone or something else, to make myself feel like I've done ok for myself is a win.
Being able to walk on your own path is very rewarding. For people, like myself, it is the only way. Sounds like that is true with you too. Thank you for the comment..
Its really really hard to follow your dreams... for 20 years my wife has dreamed of having a motorhome and travelling Europe... she turned 60 last year... the kids had married and left home. I said to her... its now or never ! We sold our house bought the RV... and went straight into lockdown. But we are following our dreams. Bank account looks great and when the s### is over... we will be ready to go .
Now that sounds fun! Hopefully the vaccine works fast and we can all get back to normal real soon!
Stay safe and survive to enjoy that dream. Wish you luck and please report back if you followed through.
@@Over50tv Staying away from the warp speed needle will get things back to normal.
Why are you waiting. No one can tell you not to travel. Sounds like an excuse to me. Suck it up and get out there. Me and my wife were going to do the same , but she died at 52 from cancer. So we never followed our dreams. If you wait the day may never come .again.
@@Over50tv It will get back to normal when people stop listening to the Politician and stop listening to this BS foolishness.
I worked construction early in life, enjoyed the work but wanted more. I took that leap of faith and went out on my own. It was terrifying but so rewarding. Im 61, my home is paid for and I have a successful maintenance company. Yes, dedication and hard work is the key to success.
"For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of a fool through many words" -Ecclesiastes 5:3 (NASB Bible)
Wow Lou. I’m 36 and this is some of the most constructive and real advice I’ve ever gotten. I’m a dreamer, a wannabe entrepreneur, and I do what you describe all the time. Thank you for this video. 🙌
I am glad you found it helpful! Thank you!
Never be a dreamer be a doer. That is the best advice I can give you. I should have taken the advice that dreaming is for losers. Fear is the greatest obstruction of a man's life
@@kissme1518 I believe that things like arrogance and greed are worse stumbling blocks than fear - but if fear is stopping you from doing what is right - well that’s a problem too!
It's sad to hear how folks over 50 y/o hard to find decent employment. But, the reality is employers don't want us we are too old. I drive a school bus in NJ as a sub. The pay is decent but, mostly P/T. Don't think you're going to make the same money you did before at your old company. I think we have the advantage because the young folks don't want to work hard like we did growing up.
thats exactly it, age discrimination..employers find an easy,cheap,lazy way to reject people over the age of 45 by using the computer application systems instead of letting people apply in person..its easy to hide and reject applicants behind the computer
@@Mattea68 I have a few coworkers in telecom who are over 45, and even 50. Maybe it's just that field though that is more focused on field skills than age preference. Also, finish carpentry, plumbing..etc..
@@eQuariuz i know its age here alone since i have applied for entry level jobs that arent above my head and knowledge and employers also use your Fico Score against you as sad as it is, after all why do they think someone is trying to get a job?
They gotta watch out nowadays because they can get sued really easy for that
Employers do a very good job of masking their ‘informal ageism policy.
I am 63 and live in Italy and discovered how much they love Spanish (my native language) so I just finish my Cervantes certificate to teach Spanish and I am having a blast, whilst at the same time, keeping a leg up on inflation. I wont stop until my legs or mind give up. Screw ageism!!
Taking advantage of opportunities! Sounds like you are doing it right.
She wanted to move to Florida, she just didn't have someone to pay for it. It's too bad that you didn't marry her and buy a new place in Florida. Then she could divorce you, keep the house, and have perpetual court income from you afterward. Why not??
Yea, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you go along with her and every other woman's plan?
Now she has to earn her own living. Oh the horror.
Bitter party of 1😆
@@carriemiranda130 I'll take mine "to go" please.
I'm single attractive, youthful senior lady. Retired with a$$et$, don't want to be a nurse or purse happy to be able to develop and execute plans without male dead wood holding me down.
@@beverlyb6391 Sounds like you're living the dream!
I wish you all the best.
My retirement plan: Married a smart woman with a masters degree in HR who’s 10 years younger than me and way smarter with money than I am.
Can we share the same woman lol
That's funny. Usually you are their retirement plan.
Sounds like a plan! Good luck with that!
Thank You for your good advice Lou! I'm Over 50 and watching and asking myself many questions. The pandemic put my career goals on hold and I am working, but not advancing my career.
Now, during the pandemic caused slow-down, is a great time to reflect and plan for the future. Plan and always that first step. Think about that Chinese proverb: 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'
I am 60, giving notice at my job in two weeks. I started a business to run PT until I decide I can't anymore.
Keep driving to the end!
@Ti Klim Why? I am making the right choice. Leaving a job that has become very stress filled, with unsupportive Management.
Great advice cat the end. Don’t dream so long that you live in a dream world. I often used to catch myself living out my dreams in my mind. I had to stop and begin to get better at things that made me uncomfortable. It took awhile but I at least gave my self a chance to earn a little more to take a few trips a year and not be working at break neck place to always be catching up
Hits home. A little shy of 50 and wondering what the hell to do with my life.
Take it day by day. It will work out for you.
Right there with you
So you are wondering what to do with your life? Do things you really like even if it requires taking new courses, trainings, re-training, etc. Also build amazing relationships with like-minded people. You have a lot to offer so don't isolate yourself from others. Remember to also build a relationship with God. Are you aware that Jesus Christ loves you very much and deeply cares about you and you need Him? Please give Jesus a chance to love you unconditionally as your Lord and personal Savior ❤️♥️
Kennedy Charles - I’m over 60 and unless you have a hyper-in-demand skill, your choices are basically minimum wage or a 1099 gig.
I'll be 50 next month and I feel great for th most part.
Lou- love your message. While I’m not 50, I listen, soak in and apply much of what applies to me. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Sometimes you can not be sharing your goals with friends. Its better to keep it to yourself and do what makes you happy. All of us are different with different mindset and sometimes will not think alike
I agree with that, especially if they aren't as supportive as they could be. Thanks for watching!
This advice applies to all ages! Being in my 50s now, I can say that whenever I did something to develop my skills or knowledge, including most recently in my 50s, it led to other opportunities, either immediately or longer term, or at least to better success in my current role. It has also been more self fulfilling if nothing else. It could be as simple as a self development course. I like the last piece of advice..."Don't dream so long that you're living in a dream world.". If you're happy where you are and who you are, great! If you feel something's missing, put a plan into action that you might have an interest in! You never know what it'll lead to. 🙂
Great advice and comment. Thank you!
Down to heart
Ambition fades if acted on too late in the day. So for me, I begin by waking up very early ,4:30 , I eat breakfast and just start! Not finishing will drive me crazy so throughout the week I move closer to my goals. I also found that I'm far brighter in the morning and I am more motivated .
Jai Shri Ganesha
this hits home - watching this as someone in my late 20s, working to deal with patience. May Shri Ganesha bless us all and guide us in removing all obstacles in our path.
Thank you for watching and thank you for your comment.
I turned 50 today & it's Not a "Happy Birthday".
But not for the reasons most people think.
I've always been a "Good Guy", A "Nice Guy". It has gotten me Used,Abused & Forgotten about. I used to help out Inlaws that came to Expect it. When I started saying "No" to them, These people had the Audacity to get Extremely Pissed Off at me.
Now? They all Gossip & Talk Sh*t about me & my wife & son.
I'm 50 Today & I regret helping anyone. I feel like a Fool, probably because I am a Fool.
"Nice Guys Finish Last".
It's 100% True.
Don't wind-up like Me-- Say "No" as often as you are asked. Believe me,You will be better off being an Asshole.
A belated "Happy Birthday" to you! I do think there is some truth to the maxim that "nice guys finish last," especially if you find yourself are around people who are predisposed to taking advantage of anyone and everyone they can. I'm glad you started saying "no" to folks who are inclined to take advantage of you. In the long run you will be better off. Thanks for sharing!
This is just as applicable to those who are in their 20s,30s etc!
It gives me some comfort that I don’t need to figure it all out by the time I’m 30. I’m 27, and am still drilling into my passion. I started a CZcams channel and it is something I am getting really into! Thanks for the advice.
Good luck with your CZcams channel. As you know it is a longish journey but it is very rewarding. And, fun!
@@Over50tv Thanks, I appreciate it! Yea I've heard that, but as long as it isn't a pain and still fun to put out content, it beats many other occupations :)
I’m in my 30s. What you have said in this video are points that really transcend age. I meet so many people of all ages, especially younger than me who lack motivation and goals. It took a long time for me to realize that positive growth requires a lot of effort and sacrifice. But it’s time well spent. Watching TV or even reading just for pleasure after work is a real time suck. I talk with family and friends from time to time and all they can’t talk about is the shows they’re watching. When I tell them how little, if any tv I watch and how much I work they think I’m crazy. Even my husband is bothered by how much I work, but sees nothing wrong with how many hours he wastes watching TV.
You have goals and you are not willing to settle. So you are doing what you need to do for you. There is certainly is nothing wrong with that. Too many people, regardless of age, never get around to doing the things they promise themselves they'll get around to doing. When we are older, and we've made those empty promises to ourselves for years it becomes problematic because we are no longer 20-30-40 and we have less time left to do those things. My intention is to remind people of that fact and to stop waiting and act now. When I was in high school I read a quote by John Greenleaf Whittier. It goes like this: "For all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, it might have been." No one wants to be one of those people who in the twilight of their life look back and say, 'if only' or 'it might have been.' Thank you for your comment.
I would say that it's very easy to get motivated when you know what you want! I have almost NEVER known exactly what I wanted, but during the 2 times in my life where I thought I had an idea, I remember that it was WAY easier to stay focused and motivated!
Yes!! Motivation is the key to success for all of us. We can't move forward or overcome obstacles unless we believe.
Great video. We Americans live in a country that’s the best in so many ways, but our brutal economic system too often discards and disrespects older people (over 50, sometimes over 40). What happened to the man with the box at his desk is often the norm these days. I retired 18 months ago from a job I loved that took me around the world. Thanks to those wonderful years I am comfortable in my mid-60s. I planned and was lucky not to be knocked down by unexpected health, family, or financial crises. I am still trying to define a life and identity that are balanced and not so work-centered. I am healthy and optimistic so I know that I will get there. Life is so short. Keep delivering your powerful message about the choices we have. In this country we can always start anew.
Good comment! Greetings from Australia. Having a well paid job that you believe in is great, but when you retire, Then What? At the risk of sounding metaphysical try to think beyond just work, what’s it all about. Do a Part time job or volunteer job by all means, but to me it’s only part of the answer. Plan early guys!
I was forced retired (outsourced) early 60's from working aerospace, went back to school to brush up on some old skills to do the kind of work I desired in my later years only to find that that more younger people getting the jobs with little or no experience over me, I just stopped looking and hope just to find a job as a security guard, at least it is a job and that's not working too well.
Don't give up. I took a couple security guard jobs when I was younger to make ends meet. I was bored and knew I deserved better. Start a side hustle.
I've seen too many relatives working until they got ill and died. Something I was aiming not to do. I consider myself lucky. Enjoying my retirement while I'm still got my health and enough money to live comfortably. I retired 4 years ago at 55. No one lives forever. You can't take anything with you when you die. Your health goes downhill with age. So spend it and enjoy yourself while you can.
All very well when you have money. Some people don't have that luxury and need to work till death.
Majority of people can't retire that young or have enough to make. But kudos to you for being able to retire at a fairly young age. Good Job.
Sir, This is first comment to any post ever. I wanted to let you know I believe every word you said. I try to use it to motivate not only myself but others. But like you said " we are not normal" Thank you for letting me know I am not alone in this new world of beliefs! Always Forward!!TC
Terry Carter I am glad you enjoyed the video and I am honored that felt compelled to comment. You are definitely not alone.
As a child, I spent years destroying things and taking things apart. As an adult, I spend my time repairing things and putting things together. The more you know, the farther you go. Whatever career you chose, you may have to choose another career to finance the one you're trying to accomplish. Thank you. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
I have a masters I. Technology and worked with social media and data integrations and systems support and development work for decades. I’m 54. The whole “technical support” elm for those over 50 is pretty deceiving and corrupt companies
I am sorry to hear this. Sounds like you have great in-demand skills. Have you considered starting a side hustle as a tech consultant or launching a tech blog?
I’m 58 and still working. When in doubt grab a blue collar job. The younger generation doesn’t want to get dirty.
One of my good friends, a 64-year-old guy, would agree with you. He grabbed a blue collar job. He's been working it for about 1-1/2 years. The only problem is he's on his feet all day and he's starting to have serious back problems. My suggestion is to take something you are naturally good at and commit to turning it into an income stream.
Since happiness is within, you need to be true to yourself not to someone else expectations. i read that the highest happiness factor was your job so you better do something you like to do.
So glad I found you! I love reality. Denial makes me crazy. Face reality and deal with reality and your life will be 100% better. It doesn't matter what age you are; reality is better for every generation but the young have time to bounce back after their dreams/fantasies fail them.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
'I love reality.' That is brilliant. I thought I was the only person who does. I love my doctors because, as doctors, they have to know reality and that sometimes it is not all good and it isn't going to be okay. They don't get to delude themselves like that.
I can't understand why employers want to hire the younger kids, they are lazy and move from job to job. As a previous employer I hired the older men because they were reliable and had pride in their work.
There are certainly some good younger workers but a think a higher percentage of older workers are more dependable, reliable and as you say, they take pride in their work.
Retired at 57, now 68.
work?
You can keep it.
Me too. Retired at 57. My time is my time. Do what I want when I want. Enjoy life folks, it’s the only one you’ll ever have!
That's awesome guys! As long as you can make your ends meet why not? Life is too short! Enjoy.
@Steven
Livin' off the government tit.
@@keithsnider1958
Not true, some of us will live forever in Heaven with our Savior Jesus.
I'll be there, won't you join us?
@@babydriver8134 I’m talking physical life.
Right on! Well said. The clock is ticking, so why not go for it. None of us are getting any younger...no matter our age!
My Beauty Shop on our homestead shut down in March because of the virus. I decided to FARM full-time. I literally felt guilty to be really happy doing what I love. Thanks for your video.
6:05 is Lou's honest career advice. Good stuff Lou; thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate your comment.
You're bang on the money. It's motivation that is the problem. You have to define your vision, create in your mind very vividly what you think your best life would be and focus on it everyday. Then create the steps. But what is so important is persistence and the management of expectations. Expect that you will have to overcome temporary defeat during your journey. Even if you don't succeed your life will have meaning and purpose which will deliver the fulfillment you desire. Great Video.
Very well said Dave! Thank you for watching the video!
58 year old here....gonna be a snowbird. See you on Marco Island beach. I promise....myself.... time to learn. It's hard, I take care of my elderly parents, too.. but I will promise!!
Marco Island is beautiful. It's a nice place for a snowbird.
Wow,really appreciate coming across this.
I’ve had the same career for 30 years and took a break for 3 years from working altogether.
I’m trying to figure out what skills I’ll need to pursue a new career at 53.
Very daunting task,but I enjoy learning and growing,so I’m up for the challenge.
Really love the blunt approach you’ve taken here.
As a woman,I find far too many people prefer to sugar coat their advice.
The good stuff comes from “ struggles”( challenges).
Looking forward to where this new path takes me.
Cheers!✌️
The fact that you enjoy learning and growing will insure your future success. I've never met a single successful person who didn't have those attributes. Congratulations!
@@Over50tv thank you for that!🙏🏻
Well said. I am also over 50 I’ve seldom been able to work, my husband's choice, and raising my children. Now I find myself at a point where I will need to go to work, being over 50. So I started taking IT certification classes, in hopes that it’ll help make my resume look better and get a better job. I plan to continue my classes after being hired, just to make myself more employable. I’m not sure if this will work due to my age but I’m sticking with it. Bonus I am enjoying learning.
Linda, what IT certifications are you currently working towards?
I think you are better off doing it the way you are. Before my kids and later divorce when I had to stop my work to give my children stability, I was a lawyer with two postgrad degrees. So now that they are all grown up, I sit here and feel like I need a new challenge, something for myself. I just think it would be emotionally a lot less painful for me if I hadn't all that education and work all those years ago and maybe started now.
I stopped at the convenience store on the way home from work and picked up some lottery tickets ... wish me luck ☘️
Brian Calvert from the Philippines?
@@boathemian7694 no I’m in Texas ... but I was in the Philippines for a bit in the early 70s .. USN
luck.....there
Amen brother! At 51 I have an above average paying job that I do not want to rely on. I want to leave more for my children. There are many things I am interested in and I absolutely need to narrow it down. Too many option to choose from and time is NOT on my side. Leaning towards the one that forces time spent outdoors and the cheapest to get started. Still a ton of research to do. Headed to the library today! THANK YOU!!!
Thanks Lou! I needed to hear that. 👍
I love this channel! Keep up the great work!
Most people will push when they're in pain. Otherwise it's easy to become complacent.
Words of wisdom. Dream, visualize, write down your goals, DESIRE your goals; then TAKE ACTION. Dragging your butt to work on it for - tell yourself - 10 minutes, every day, is better than bursts of activity, followed by "I'll do it tomorrow." "Tomorrow," becomes "next week," then "next month," then "next year." DAILY ACTION, even a little, is best. Keep your momentum going! You can really do anything. And it's never too late. Any of us could die tomorrow, or we could live to be 120. Live as if you were going to live forever, but make each moment count.
Yes, those are true words of wisdom. Too many of us don't, "make each moment count." Thank you for the comment.
Good thoughts - keep it up !
People got change with the times.
And stop believing things that were true 30 years ago
Thank you so much for this advice! 🌸🌼💫🌼🌸💫✨🌸🌸💫💫
I tried retiring at 50 but it wasn't for me had to go back to work .some of us just need a routine and volunteer work and going to the gym just doesn't cut it for some of us! Actually got a pretty fun and physical job at a Lowe's hardware store and it turned into a full-time gig and I'm happy and that's all that matters in life!!
As one who is there with you in the age bracket I totally agree, you must strive for excellence, sitting in you but doing nothing will get you nowhere
I started working at 9 selling greeting cards and have not stopped working till the pandemic and my wife went through breast cancer, most of my clients have either died or retired and I have tried a few "reincarnations" of my career, but are only working part time at 57. I have spent my life working long days (mostly 12 to 16 hours) as a freelance sound engineer/ cameraman but as the body breaks down and the clients retire, I find it discouraging to stay in the same business, I have just not found that right one yet. I was lucky to have a career that I love (40+ years), I guess it's a bit of a bittersweet goodbye as I get closer to my 60's and possible retirement.