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Who found their best selves, their calling, later in life? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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We hear about all the young people making a big deal of their successes in their early years. Twenty-something tech gurus or entrepreneurs that make their fortune early.

Who here is past 45-50 and maybe made a switch or restarted and found success and a modicum of happiness in their new position?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I found out at 38 that I really love working out. I wish Id found out 20 years earlier before my testosterone was in decline.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

38 is still really a decent spot for that. Men and women both have unrealistic expectations set when it comes to body image thanks to fashion and entertainment industries. Get yourself a good routine and you can still look great. None of us are going to have a Chris Evans’ Captain America body without steroids and personal training.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Oh dont get me wrong, Ive made a lot of progress but I still have to work twice as hard for half as much gain compared to the young guys we train with.

I also have some pretty strong views on PEDs, if I can smoke cigarettes and put strain on our health system, or eat myself into morbid obesity and put strain on our health system, I should be allowed to go to a doctor and have a professionally managed course of steroids if I want.