Here Are 7 Tips On Becoming Unstoppable In Midlife

Becoming unstoppable in midlife with a flip of the switchBecoming Unstoppable In Midlife Can be achieved with these 7 tips

It’s unfortunate that some men and women in midlife think that time is running out on them to make a significant difference for the remaining years of their lives. I beg to differ. I believe that this is one of the most, if not the most, exciting time of your life. This stage of life brings with it opportunities that you didn’t have before.

Imagine what it is you – a man or woman in midlife – are bringing to the table … experience, proven skill-sets, resources, expanded network, etc. You are able to identify most of what you don’t want in life because you have been there and done that. You are like the rocket of a spaceship waiting to be released. Now, is the time. 

It was Oprah who I believed made this statement when she had turned 50 years old. She said, “Life begins at 50!” I do agree with her for the most part. I would add, life begins where you are right now even at this midlife season of your life. It’s time to embrace it. Cynthia Kersey in her inspiring book “Unstoppable” said this: “A person with a mind that is fully made up is unstoppable.” So I believe it begins with a renewed mindset aka a new midlife mindset.

I have labeled this new mindset – the Midlifepreneur mindset. I believe that every person has elements of an entrepreneur inside of them. I didn’t believe that at first. I used to think that only business minded-people could be called entrepreneurs. it’s the same belief I had about sales. I wouldn’t consider myself a salesperson but according to Augustine “Og” Mandino II, an American author who wrote the bestselling book “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” everyone of us is a salesperson.

We are always selling ourselves. As of this writing, I have not yet read the book, but I have heard lots of mentions from the book. The takeaway that I have received is that we sell ourselves when we talk, dress, work, etc. We are always doing that. Therefore, an entrepreneur is a creative who is thinking of ways to provide value to people or simply to get things done. It’s finding a need and meet it. Who of us doesn’t try to meet a need? Who of us doesn’t try to find a more efficient way to do our work? Who of us doesn’t try to be more productive in life? If you have, then you are an entrepreneur.

I know there are some people who might answer negative on the above questions, but for the most part, majority will answer in the positive. With that in mind, lets examine the seven tips on becoming one of the unstoppable woman or man in midlife. Again, these 7 tips are my thoughts on the characteristics extracted from Cynthia Kersey’s book – Unstoppable.

1. Devote yourself to your true purpose

Obviously this requires that you find your true purpose. What is your true purpose? You can find this by recalling some of the encouraging words you have received along the way. Secondly, look for what fires you up; it’s that thing, when you are doing or talking about it, ignites a flame within you. That is your purpose or as #2 below, your passion.

2. Follow your hearts passion

Everyone of us has a passion. If you don’t know what yours is, ask someone who knows you best. They’ll tell you what it is they feel you’re most passionate about. They have observed and listened to you and have a good idea. Once you have identified what it is, begin to strategize on how to pursue it. Actually, take it with you; let it become the driving force in all you do; let it remind you on your WHY while keeping you on your track.

3. Believe in yourself and your ideas

This is the hard part for some men and women in midlife. They believe that their ideas are not great and some don’t even think they have any worthwhile ideas. So, suggesting this tip may receive an immediate negative response. What if you were to find one small area of your life that you could believe in, what would it be? Let’s start there. What’s one idea you have had that made a positive difference? An exercise routine idea? Diet idea? Travel to work idea? Meal preparation idea? Eating healthy idea? You get the picture. Whatever you come up with, see it as an idea that came from you. Give yourself credit for it now.

4. Prepare for challenges

Nothing in life that is worthwhile have come about without some kind of challenge. You need challenge to help you become stronger. It is your form of calisthenics that strengthens your creative, resilient, mental, emotional, spiritual muscles. You want to have challenges. It forces your body to produce the adrenaline that allows you do to things you never thought you could. Therefore, welcome challenge. See it as a friend sent to help you achieve your goals.

5. Ask for help and build a support team

None of us can do this life alone. We need others. This is one lesson I’ve had to learn the hard way. I thought that if it was going to be done it had to be me. No one could do it as good as me or the way I like it. Where did this get me? In the hospital; no joke. I’m serious; it did. So take it from me; ask for help and surround yourself with people who are better at some things than you are. You can’t do everything well. Some things? Yes. All things? No. Let go of pride.

6. Seek creative solutions

Every problem has a solution. Unstoppable people almost always look for solution. Instead of saying “why did this happen?”, they’ll ask “How can we make this work?” or they will list reasons on how to make it work and then see which might be most effective.

7. Persevere, no matter what the challenges

The words of Sir Winston Churchill: “Never give up. Never, never, never give up!”  Unstoppable men and women in midlife, know this very well. Life is filled with challenges. You and I will experience a number of them along our journey of life. When it happens, not if, we must find a way to keep on walking. Don’t stop walking even if you have to adjust your steps, keep on walking.

These 7 tips on becoming unstoppable in midlife has been my journey over the last couple years. I’m not there yet and as noted, the one that I’m paying more attention to at this point, is #5.

There was a time when I knew that I could do more, be more and pursue more but I never had the confidence within myself. I wasn’t exposing myself to others as much, who were making it happen and having them speak into my life. 

I had to make some drastic changes in some areas of my life which included surrounding myself with a new and more progressive group of people. It was my way of asking for help and building a supportive team. What a difference it has made.

The apostle Paul was one of these unstoppable individuals. How do you stop someone like this who have this kind of response?

But he (Paul) said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.” When it was clear that we COULDN’T PERSUADE him, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” (Acts 21:13, 14 NLT)

Paul was unstoppable because of his conviction, passion and pursuit. What about you? Are you becoming unstoppable? If not, why not? If not now, when?

I would love to hear from you on your journey or which of these 7 tips you found helpful and why. Leave a comment below now. Do it now and in so doing, you are making your claim on becoming unstoppable in midlife.

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About Kingsley Grant

I am a published author, motivational speaker, father of two, husband of one, licensed psychotherapist, certified midlife transitional coach, follower of Christ and President of Helping Families Improve, Inc.

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