That did not stop Ronni Kahn, Pete Murray, Jan Logan or Ita Buttrose. These are just 4 people who did something “later” in life and have been very successful.
Who says your crazy idea might not be exactly what the world needs? Regardless of how young or old you are.
Design your Life on Purpose – who says series – is about looking at what amazing crazy ideas have been done, so why not yours?
Today we look at 3 people that could have stopped, but in fact made a significant contribution “later” in life.
Ronni Kahn
Ronni is the founder of OZ Harvest (Australia’s largest Food rescue association) and started this at the age of 52. I imagine her and all the people that they help (27,701,761 meals from March to Dec 2020) are glad she didn’t think she was too old. She has changed an entire industry and in fact created a new one for food rescue and diverted 7,792,763 kgs from landfill.
Pete Murray
Pete is a musician, and you might be thinking old, what the? He became a serious musician into his thirties. Shocking I know! In an industry where if you haven’t had major success by mid to late 20s, you give up, this is unusual. Pete only started learning guitar at 22, he didn't think he was too old, actually, he did. He was convinced by other musos and has had 3 albums that have achieved Platinum status on the ARIA Charts (Australian Recording Industry Association) as a result.
Jan Logan
Jan started her jewellery business at age 50. She had her kids and decided she needed something else in her life (see this article about a country girl to design icon). The designs are just divine and I often lust over them. Thank goodness she didn't think she was too old.
Ita Buttrose
Finally, everyone’s favourite, Ita Buttrose. A very formidable women, having worked in Magazines and Newspapers, when they were male chauvinistic bastions, Ita was invited and accepted the chair of the ABC at the age of 77. She did not think she was too old.
The above people ignored the people who said, “you are too old” and just went ahead and did it anyway. The above are very public examples of the people who refused to let age be a barrier. I am sure if you looked around you, you could find loads more
So, what does this mean for you?
Do not let age be a barrier to you. I want you to do the thing you have been avoiding, thinking it was not right or odd. You are not too old. It is doable. Ignore the naysayers and go do your thing.
I will be the cheerleader for your craziness.
You can get started with just a little bit of time each week. Even 1 hour a week will get you started. At the very least you will understand if this is for you or not.
Design your Life on Purpose (DYLOP) program
DYLOP is designed to guide professionals who have deferred their dreams, to unearth possibilities and design their strategic life map answering the question - now what?
DYLOP attracts 2 types:
1. Know Exactly - Peeps who know exactly what they want to do, but are unsure how to do it or have some blocks to overcome
2. No Idea - Peeps who are unsure what they want to design their life around, or know what they do not want
All details about the one day are contained on this page. It is packed to the gills with everything you can ever imagine asking, such as:
· Which package would you recommend?
· What is different to other offerings?
· Is there pre-work?
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What was the experience like again….
Here are the details about Designing your Life on Purpose experience of the attendees.
“We all need this. Don't waste time being aimless”
Julianna Canale - Executive Manager, Westpac
“It was my time and I was giving myself permission to invest in me”
Deb C - Connexia Change Management Practice Director
“Do it. Even if they sort of know their path its' such a great exercise and it triggers your brain. Even more so for someone that is a bit lost - Everyone can do it.”
Frida Eriksson-Moussa
Design your Life, on Purpose program
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Yes, then lock the Saturday the 31st of July in your calendar and register right now. I would love to see you there and see what amazing things you can achieve in the next 12 months.
Yours collaboratively,
Christina MM
Incahoots exists
To guide professionals who have deferred their dreams, to unearth possibilities to design a strategic life map that answers the question - now what?
About CMM
Christina Morgan-Meldrum (CMM) is a coach, facilitator, author, change professional and creative. She particularly loves helping people and organisations unearth what’s possible to design a future that suits you perfectly (a Strategic Lifemap).
She has cultivated the ability to walk into any industry; see what is not seen, distil what is complicated, and simplify the chaos. This skill has been forged in a deliberate and concentrated way for over 20 years, through Personal Coaching and working in Organisational Change Management.
Christina fills her time on various side hustles, blogging, creating and learning the piano. If you are looking for her, she is likely at her spiritual home JB Hi-Fi, exploring stationery stores or artisan markets.