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Better late than never

Better late than never

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 This is your Better late than never podcast.

"Better Late Than Never" is an inspiring podcast that delves into the theme of second chances and the power of perseverance. Through engaging stories of individuals who found success later in life or overcame substantial setbacks, this podcast highlights the resilience of the human spirit. It tackles societal pressures that often discourage people from pursuing their dreams and offers motivational insights and encouragement for anyone who feels they've missed their opportunity. Tune in for a dose of inspiration that reinforces that it’s never too late to pursue your goals and achieve greatness.

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  • Breaking Barriers: How Late Bloomers Prove Success Has No Age Limit and Triumph Over Societal Expectations

    Breaking Barriers: How Late Bloomers Prove Success Has No Age Limit and Triumph Over Societal Expectations
    Jan 24 2026
    Welcome, listeners, to a special exploration of the timeless phrase "better late than never." This proverb, tracing back to the Latin potiusque sero quam nunquam in Titus Livy's History of Rome and first appearing in English in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales around 1386, reminds us that action, however delayed, trumps inaction every time. No Sweat Shakespeare notes its use in the Canon’s Yeoman’s Tale, where Chaucer urges, "for bet than never is late," capturing the essence of perseverance over perfection.

    In a world obsessed with early success—think viral startups by teens—society piles on pressure: you're too old, too late, your window's closed. But real life defies that script. Consider Vera Wang, who launched her iconic bridal empire at 40 after figure skating and Vogue editing, as detailed by Polispandit and Teyxo. Henry Ford failed at business until 45, when the Model T revolutionized cars. Julia Child published Mastering the Art of French Cooking at 50, birthing a TV legacy. Ray Kroc turned McDonald's into a giant at 52. Toni Morrison debuted her Nobel-winning novel at 39. Colonel Sanders started KFC at 65, per Psychology Today. These late bloomers faced setbacks, doubts, and detours, yet their grit prevailed.

    Listeners, if you're feeling like you've missed your shot—divorced at 52 like Carol Gardner, who built a $50 million greeting card empire from her living room, according to Marie Forleo—hear this: second chances are your superpower. Society's timeline is a myth; yours is yours to rewrite. Persevere. Start today. Better late than never—your breakthrough awaits.

    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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  • Better Late Than Never: How to Overcome Age Barriers and Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage of Life

    Better Late Than Never: How to Overcome Age Barriers and Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage of Life
    Jan 17 2026
    Welcome, listeners, to a special exploration of the timeless phrase "better late than never," a beacon of hope for second chances and unyielding perseverance. Originating from the Latin proverb potiusque sero quam nunquam in Titus Livy's History of Rome around 27 BC, and first penned in English by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales in 1386 as "for bet than never is late," this idiom reminds us that action, however delayed, trumps inaction every time. NoSweatShakespeare details how Chaucer used it to urge timely pursuit of alchemy's secrets, lest opportunities vanish forever.

    This phrase captures the essence of late-blooming triumphs. Consider Colonel Harland Sanders, who at 65 faced bankruptcy before franchising KFC into a global empire—better late than never. Or Laura Ingalls Wilder, who published her beloved Little House books at 65 after decades of farming hardships. Grandma Moses picked up painting at 78, creating masterpieces that now grace museums. These stories defy the clock, proving perseverance outshines youth.

    Yet society often piles on pressures: "You're too old to start," or "The train has left the station." Urgent daily demands—bills, jobs, crises—eclipse important dreams like learning a skill or mending relationships, as the Eisenhower Matrix illustrates in SuperDuperEnglishIdioms' analysis. We prioritize the frantic over the fulfilling, fostering regret.

    But listeners, hear this: it's never too late. Jane Fonda echoes, "It’s never too late to start over, never too late to be happy." In 2025, as BBC News reported, a 92-year-old British woman earned her first degree, inspiring thousands. Another, per CNN, a 70-year-old summited Everest after cancer. These recent victories shout that setbacks are setups for comebacks.

    If you've stalled on a passion, dust off that dream today. Persevere. Your second chance awaits—better late than never. You've got this.

    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    2 mins
  • Better Late Than Never: Inspiring Stories of Second Chances and Achieving Dreams at Any Age

    Better Late Than Never: Inspiring Stories of Second Chances and Achieving Dreams at Any Age
    Jan 10 2026
    Welcome to “Better Late Than Never,” a conversation about second chances and the quiet power of not giving up.

    The phrase better late than never goes back centuries. Medieval texts like Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales used an early form of it, and scholars trace it even further to a Latin proverb meaning “rather late than never.” In other words, if something matters, the clock is bossy, but it is not in charge.

    History is full of people who proved that. Colonel Harland Sanders franchised Kentucky Fried Chicken in his 60s after a lifetime of failed jobs and closed restaurants. Vera Wang entered the fashion world at 40 after missing her dream of becoming an Olympic figure skater. American folk artist Grandma Moses didn’t start painting seriously until her late 70s, eventually exhibiting in major museums. Their timelines would look like failure on social media, but their lives say something different: late is still on time if you’re moving.

    Recent reporting on careers and education shows more people changing direction in midlife, reskilling into new fields like tech, healthcare, and green energy. News outlets have highlighted nurses who started training in their 50s, athletes returning after devastating injuries, and entrepreneurs launching first startups after retirement. These stories land in our feeds as “inspirational,” but they are really case studies in better late than never.

    Yet society pushes the opposite message. There is pressure to peak by 30, be “established” by 40, and quietly shrink your dreams after that. Algorithms reward the overnight success story, not the twenty–year slow burn. That can make listeners feel that if they haven’t “made it” yet, they never will.

    So this is for the listener who thinks they missed their moment.

    If you’re going back to school after raising a family, better late than never.

    If you’re opening a blank document to write the book you abandoned a decade ago, better late than never.

    If you’re apologizing, healing a relationship, changing a career, or simply daring to want more from your own life than what you settled for, better late than never.

    You have not run out of time to start. You have only run out of reasons not to.

    This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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