Entering My Forties

Today, I turned forty. There are so many feels floating around inside of me, I’m not entirely sure I can pinpoint my dominant emotion. What I can say for certain is I’m entering this new phase of my life with more hope and ambition than in the previous decade.

For so long, I didn’t pursue what I love because I was afraid of starting over and failing. I worried I was too old to pursue my dream of becoming a published author. Three books published in one year, all before the age of forty, are no longer a dream—it’s my reality. I’ll have two more out this year, maybe more if I can get my butt in gear. I may only make pennies still, but I’m finally doing what I love and making it work.

So to those who are afraid to pursue what they truly love—whether it’s your age, current job, busy life, family, insecurities of failing—whatever the reason is, I’m telling you, you’re worth pursuing it.

Read that again.

You’re. Worth. Pursuing. It.

Don’t settle for unhappiness. Don’t settle for just okay. Do what is going to make you happy. It is never too late to start over. I believe in you.

Cheers,

M.J. Marino