This week I met a young man who wanted to be a lawyer. But he was waffling about applying to law school because when he graduated, he will be 27. To a lot of us, 27 sounds young, but to some of us it feels really old.
It’s Never Too Late
This belief that you're too old to start something is common. Whether you're worried about turning 27 or 60 and starting something new, you're getting older, regardless. Wouldn't you rather be doing what you want and love than wishing you had?
Don't let that feeling that it's too late stop you. It’s not too late to write that book, record that podcast, start that business. Colonel Saunders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken at 65 using his social security check.
Even if you fail, you will learn a lot. Your experience will give you fresh stories to tell and new ideas to try.
As they said in one of my favorite episodes of 30 Rock, It’s Never Too Late for Now.
It's never too late!
Write A Novel!
If you are a screenwriter, dreaming about writing a novel, the time is now! My book, How to Turn Your Screenplay into a Novel, is up for e-book preorder at all the stores with print books coming August 20!
Even if you aren't a screenwriter, there is lots of writing craft and indie publishing info for the beginning novelist.
My Current Obsession
If you are missing Game of Thrones and jonesing for a new Lord of the Rings, the Indian epic Bahubali is for you. Stunning visuals, crazy action sequences, and a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Be warned there are two movies, each two hours and 45 minutes long. And of course, the first movie ends on a giant cliffhanger! My sister and I didn't know there were two movies when we started and had to meet the next night to watch the second film.
This story has everything! A secret prince, rival brothers, kick ass princesses, a kingdom in peril, revenge, and one of the most imaginative love scenes ever. They fall in love during a sword fight!
Unfortunately, Bahubali will have left Netflix by the time this newsletter goes out. But you can watch it on these streamers. Let me know what you think!
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