Feeling behind? Read this.


Hello Reader,

Ever feel like you should be further along? That you’re too late to make a big move? That everyone else has it figured out except you?

Let me stop you right there. You are not behind. You are just getting started.

Vera Wang didn’t design her first dress until she was 40.
Julia Child didn’t publish her first cookbook until she was 49.
Toni Morrison published her first novel at 39—and won a Nobel Prize at 62.

The timeline you’re stressing over? It’s made up. The only thing that matters is what you do next.

So, if you need a reminder, write this down: I am not behind. I am just getting started.

Hit reply and tell me—what’s one thing you’re starting fresh on this year?

Bubbles Up!
Andrea

Find Your Fizz

Hey there! I’m a—retired exec, midlife cheerleader, and your go-to guide for finding your fizz after 40. I dish out weekly inspo, laughs, and career clarity tips to help you shake off burnout and strut into your next chapter like it’s your runway. 💃✨ Subscribe and let’s make your second act your best one yet!

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