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Would of, Should of, Could of - No More Excuses
Beyond Excuses: Your Time to Shine Isn't Over at 50
Dr. Diva Verdun
December 13, 2024
The weight of "should have," "could have," and "would have" can feel crushing, especially as we cross the threshold of 50. We often find ourselves drowning in regrets, obsessing over paths not taken, and opportunities we let slip by. As the calendar pages turn, these thoughts become more haunting – the pressing feeling that time is running out, that we've missed our chance to shine.
But here's the truth: as long as you're breathing, you have time. As long as ideas spark in your mind, possibilities exist. The notion that you're too old to win, too old to make things happen, or too old to matter? That's nothing but a self-imposed limitation that needs to be shattered.
Look at Vera Wang, who entered the fashion industry at 40 and built her empire after 50. Consider Julia Child, who published her first cookbook at 50 and became a television icon. Or take Martha Stewart, who didn't become a household name until her 40s and built her most significant success after 50. These women didn't just succeed – they revolutionized their industries, starting from scratch in what society often dismisses as "past your prime."
Age with Power Advantage
Your age isn't your obstacle – it's your superpower. You have:
Decades of experience to draw from
The wisdom to avoid novice mistakes
A refined sense of what truly matters
An established network to leverage
The confidence that comes from weathering life's storms
Years ago, in my sorority, we were taught a powerful line that still resonates: "Excuses are tools that incompetent people use to build monuments of nothingness." This stark truth highlights how excuses become our comfortable prison, allowing us to shift blame to others, circumstances, or timing while we remain trapped in inaction.
Each day you spend dwelling on what you "should have" done is another day postponing what you "can do" right now. The beauty of being over 50 is that we've lived enough to know what truly matters, yet still have the vitality and wisdom to pursue it with purpose.
Your Power Shift Protocol
Replace "I'm too old" with "I have the perfect amount of experience"
Transform "I should have started earlier" into "I'm starting at exactly the right time"
Shift "It's too late" to "My time is now"
Convert "I missed my chance" to "I'm better prepared than ever"
Change "Others will judge me" to "My journey will inspire others"
Moving Forward
If you're reading this, something within you is yearning for more. That spark, that desire to achieve something greater, isn't there by accident. It's your spirit telling you that you're meant for more than sitting in regret, watching life pass by. Start small if you must, but start today. Take that first wobbly step. Then another. And another.
Your destiny isn't to live with doubts and disappointments. Your destiny is to shine, to achieve, to show others what's possible. The time for excuses is over. The time for action is now.
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