I didn't make my first million until 50, and let me tell you something: It's better when you wait

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It's easy to feel behind when you scroll Instagram and see teenage influencers raking in billions from lip gloss, or overhear 20-something tech kids in line at Starbucks, talking about their Tesla collections and early retirements.

Having had my biggest and best year ever be my 50th, I've stopped feeling bad about being a slowpoke which I am in every way.

I'm convinced being a late bloomer in your career is a good thing: You know who you are, you've been able to hone your passion, you're "failure-proof", you get to take creative risks, and you know that things keep getting better.

If you feel behind and panicked about "catching up," remember: The joy is in the detours, and the rush is in your head.

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"All I do in my career is move up and up and up. It's like every time I walk into the office, I get promoted."

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