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This trip occurred during a time in my life when I had a lot more freedom and opportunity to undertake an adventure on a whim. Now that Sierra and I are in the chaos of the little kid stage, our life is consumed by other things. But instead of longing to return to those days, I have a deep desire to re-create them with my family someday, and share those magical moments together. Of course, we are many years away from safely considering an open ocean adventure with our children. But whenever and however we go about it, I look forward to the opportunity to step out of our daily routine and create moments we’ll remember forever. The only thing I can imagine more incredible than these awe- inspiring experiences is sharing them with my family.
It’s Never Too Late much better; I didn’t anticipate the current pushing me so hard. I gained a new respect for people who do underwater videography because it’s much more challenging than it looks. which is full of 1920s Mediterranean architecture. It feels foreign, and the locals zip around in golf carts. Afterward, we found a little cove full of coral and fish where we could swim and observe the sea life. Unfortunately, this trip occurred shortly before GoPro exploded on the market. I was learning video production at school and had brought my camcorder in a waterproof bag to record, but trying to steer a personal watercraft and film simultaneously was much more difficult than I’d imagined. Trying to film underwater at the cove wasn’t
–Kevin Bennett
PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS PAST 65
Colonel Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame launched his fast-food empire when he was 65. After building a successful business with more than 600 franchise restaurants, he sold the company for millions at age 74. William Shatner became famous in his 30s for playing Captain Kirk on “Star Trek.” But it wasn’t until he was 90 that Shatner left Earth’s atmosphere in real life. In 2021, he took a 10-minute flight aboard the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, becoming the oldest person to fly to space. He reported the experience permanently changed his life.
We work hard for decades to finally kick back and relax in retirement — right? That may be true for some, but increasing numbers of older adults are embracing their golden years as a time to embark on new adventures. From art to sports to activism, many have found their passions later in life. Why not? Slowing down isn’t a requirement and never has been. Countless people have waited until age 65 or later to make history or accomplish some of their greatest works. Here are just a few you may not know about. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House on the Prairie” book series is among the most famous children’s novels ever written. But did you know she didn’t publish the first book in the series until she was 65? She was 76 when the eighth novel was released.
but he did not let age slow him down. At age 87, the great artist completed 347 engravings in a single year — almost one every day. He also continued experimenting with different styles of art until the end. You don’t have to break any world records to find new meaning and purpose after retirement. But accomplishing anything new later in life does require the right mindset. It’s common for people to think of aging negatively. But instead of focusing on unwelcome changes, shift your perspective to gratitude for what you can do. Once you begin looking on the bright side, new opportunities start to appear before you. The secret is to be open to new experiences and always be willing to learn something new. When you stop telling yourself you’re “too old,” the sky’s the limit.
Pablo Picasso is best known for works created earlier in his life,
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