Conversations with Kimen is about inspiration, life lessons, and wisdom. Your host, Kimen Petersen, shares his personal stories to inspire you to live a more soulful and illuminated life. Inspired by his personal life lessons and conversations with delightful people, Kimen hopes to encourage you to be guided by life so the whole journey is more manageable. All wisdom shared are Kimen’s personal opinions, not his professional opinions
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Conversations with Kimen is about inspiration, life lessons, and wisdom. Your host, Kimen Petersen, shares his personal stories to inspire you to live a more soulful and illuminated life. Inspired by his personal life lessons and conversations with delightful people, Kimen hopes to encourage you to be guided by life so the whole journey is more manageable. All wisdom shared are Kimen’s personal opinions, not his professional opinions
Episode 112: It’s NEVER Too Late: To Rewrite Your Story!
Your Inner Advocate
28 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 112: It’s NEVER Too Late: To Rewrite Your Story!
Episode 112: It’s NEVER Too Late: To Rewrite Your Story!
In this inspiring episode, Kimen Petersen shares his personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, learning disabilities, and late-in-life career changes. Through heartfelt stories and practical wisdom, he encourages listeners to trust their timing, embrace their unique path, and remember that it’s never too late to become who you’re meant to be.
Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction to the podcast and host
00:42 – Challenging the belief of being "too late" or "too old"
01:05 – Kimen’s struggles with dyslexia and early self-doubt
02:27 – The impact of adversity on empathy and compassion
03:42 – Career stress, health scare, and a turning point
05:05 – Discovering dyslexia at age 26
06:50 – Realizing self-worth comes from within
07:50 – Quitting a management job and facing fears
09:00 – Returning to school at 40 and academic success
10:30 – Starting a new career and making a difference
11:45 – Stories of late-blooming athletes and breaking age barriers
13:00 – The importance of courage and taking action despite fear
14:30 – Becoming a teacher and giving back
16:00 – Financial fears and how support appeared along the way
17:00 – The myth of the "perfect time" and living in the present
18:00 – Advice: Take the first step, even if you don’t have the whole plan
19:00 – Rejection as redirection and trusting the journey
21:00 – The power of belief, persistence, and being "unreasonable"
22:30 – Practical invitation: Write down one step you can take today
24:00 – Final encouragement: It’s never too late to become what you’re meant to be
25:00 – Closing thoughts and call to share the episode
Your Inner Advocate
Conversations with Kimen is about inspiration, life lessons, and wisdom. Your host, Kimen Petersen, shares his personal stories to inspire you to live a more soulful and illuminated life. Inspired by his personal life lessons and conversations with delightful people, Kimen hopes to encourage you to be guided by life so the whole journey is more manageable. All wisdom shared are Kimen’s personal opinions, not his professional opinions