Can you teach an old dog new tricks? In fact, the inter-webs says yes…. “adult dogs are often easier to train than their younger canine friends specifically because they aren’t as active… ability to concentrate helps them learn new routines more easily.”
Granted, I know your life can’t be compared to a canine’s.
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks is a saying applied to a person who is unwilling to learn something new. They might be stuck in their ways, or overwhelmed by change.
The person this applies to is doggedly determined in their inability…. But that’s not you. Right?
Learning the Cello at 50
I asked Mr. Flown The Coop if he thought you could teach an old dog new tricks? Y’all, Jeff just bought himself a cello to learn at 50 years young. He quickly replied, “Well, it depends on how much effort you are willing to put into it.” I hope he continues to put effort in learning the cello, cuz that trick is so HOT!
Can you remember when you learned to walk? Yeah, me neither. It is incredible what we are able to learn in a lifetime, most of which is likely now taken for granted.
When you say you are too old for something new, are you actually thinking, I missed my window of opportunity? Are dreams and new tricks only for the youth?
No time like the present
I’m just full of cliches this week! What would you start today if you didn’t allow age to hold you back?
In the bestseller The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch shares his childhood dreams that he was able to realize later in life. His innate curiosity and determination allowed to him to experience zero gravity in Nasa’s Weightless Wonder, meet Captain Kirk and spend a sabbatical as a Disney Imagineer… just to name a few.
I thought to myself after reading Randy’s stories from a life cut short, “I don’t want to waist time.” There’s no time like the present to live an interesting life… age really has nothing to do with it.
Would you like to make new friends, there’s no time like the present.
Want to reach your ideal weight, there’s no time like the present.
Thinking about a new career or business, there’s no time like the present.
Dreaming about a destination, book the flight!
Get past your BS
“I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting sick of their own bullshit.” Elizabeth Gilbert.
You might be thinking, Tiff you don’t understand, I am too old to learn {fill in the blank}. By the way, age is one of a million possible bullshit excuses that can prevent you from trying.
I’ve been in your shoes, but have pivoted. I am learning that creating something new in life is possible when you learn to think new thoughts.
The tricks
Are you feeling convicted? It isn’t my plan to make you feel lousy, but to push you to think.
Is it unrealistic to learn new skills, create new habits or try something new in midlife?
What would you attempt today if you believed you were not too old?
Is crappy thinking in your way?
These are areas that I can help you with. I know what it is like to admit a limitation and to be overwhelmed by the prospect of learning a new skill, but also have felt the yearning to explore possibilities. I choose to explore!
Midlife is a gift. There is so much freedom (financial, time, patience, wisdom, etc) in this season of our life.
Even though I am no spring chicken {couldn’t resist another cliche}, I’m here to tell you anything is possible! Let’s chat about YOUR possibilities! I offer a FREE mini session for midlife women who want to believe their best years are ahead.
Simply click the link below and choose a date and time on my calendar that works for you. It really is that simple.
Here’s to new tricks!
~Tiffany
And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!
