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10 Famous Creative Minds That Didn’t Quit Their Day Jobs

By Lydia Dishman — 2013

Kurt Vonnegut worked at a car dealer after publishing his first novel, and Philip Glass worked as a plumber while crafting his music. So while you may be itching to ditch your 9 to 5, take a lesson from these legendary creatives and pursue your passions while still collecting a pay check.

Read on www.fastcompany.com

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How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner—after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he’s not alone.

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2017
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Does Creativity Decline with Age?

Research has found there are two fundamentally different approaches to creativity and innovation as it relates to your age.

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2020
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“Maya Angelou” (Ep. 416) - Super Soul Sunday - Oprah Winfrey Network

In a 2013 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for “Super Soul Sunday,” Dr. Maya Angelou revealed how her tough but tender-hearted mother transformed her life. Plus, the legendary author and Oprah’s “greatest spiritual teacher” shared her insights on aging.

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Maya Angelou
2021
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Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes

First published in 1980, Transitions was the first book to explore the underlying and universal pattern of transition. Named one of the fifty most important self-help books of all time, Transitions remains the essential guide for coping with the inevitable changes in life.

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William Bridges, Susan Bridges
2019
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Seeking Wisdom in Graying Matter

Geriatric psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dilip Jeste reveals how our brains compensate for physical aging and discusses an unexpected evolutionary advantage to growing old–gaining sage wisdom–which holds great promise to benefit society as a whole.

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Dilip Jeste
2016
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Dr. Maria Sirois and Dr. Randy Kamen: Finding Fulfillment and Joy in Midlife

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Maria Sirois
2017
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