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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Phillips

Ready for your stunning second act? The 11 secrets of starting again – from successful late bloomers

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Many of us feel stuck in a job we dislike and midlife is a common time to reassess what you are going to do with the rest of your years, especially when finances require us to work into older age. How can you make a change, follow your dreams and finally do what you always wanted? Late bloomers share the secrets to having a stunning second act.

Be honest with yourself

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