“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” —Thomas A. Edison Not ready to retire? Sick and tired of age discrimination? What are some meaningful career goals that you would like to accomplish before you call it quits? Is owning a business high on your list? Perhaps you’re like many women who have tried and tried to find just the perfect opportunity for a business. But you’ve failed. But all is not lost. The youngest Boomer woman, born in 1964, turned 55 this year (2019). Most people hardly consider 55 as “old.” And even if you do think…

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”—William Shakespeare “If only I had more time!” I’m sure you’ve said this often. In a sense, time is a universal leveler because the powerful and wealthy have no more of it than the poor and needy. Furthermore, neither the rich nor the poor can accumulate time. Time is the great equalizer and our greatest asset because once it’s gone, it’s gone. And you can’t get it back. You must learn to master your time and not be its slave. We must “invest” our time wisely. As Benjamin Franklin said: “Time is money.” Four Strategies to Invest Time Wisely In this…

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”—Oprah Winfrey “Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.”—Oxford English Dictionary Are you aged 50? What about 60? Perhaps, you’re older than 70? No matter your age or career, passion is vital—it is the key to your success in work and life. I am a retired university instructor and an experienced family caregiver, caring for my husband 24/7, for three years, including three months in hospice at home. Caregiving is a challenging and very stressful job. But I felt nothing but gratitude for my ability to care for my husband myself during his long illness.…