Following on from my blog yesterday about grumpy old men,today I happened to meet an inspirational “golden oldie”who was made redundant earlier this year,and who changed track completely at the age of 55.
He set up an innovative photography company which takes photographs from an unusual angle –from the top of a special 50 foot mast which extends telescopically from the back of his pick-up. He shins up the mast –no not really –he stays on the ground operating the camera from a laptop which shows the precise view being photographed. His business is very successful and expanding quickly and into new areas.
He attributed his speed of success to:
- Good preparation
- Thorough research and
- Taking one step at a time
even though he’s achieved a massive amount –and changed himself –in a short space of time!
What was also fascinating to hear was that he didn’t think he’d changed!
That’s a creative business!
Greg Dougall,For Encouragement
Wow! Very inspiring. Extremely cool. That guy has a good imagination…or perhaps he had been taking pictures for some time and came upon and idea that his customers liked.
Health,Fitness for Working People —Darryl Pace
Very different. Off the wall,but it works.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
Very clever.
There are so many ways to make a living,just get out and do it…not taking action right now is usually the downfall.
James
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com/blog
We are never too old to learn something new or to start a new career. This was inspiring. More folks need to be creative in designing their lives.
Steve Chambers,B2B Sale Trainer
What a marvelous inspiration from a baby boomer guy!
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
Creative fellow –so creative he sees his change as part of his staying the same. So part of his personality is continued innovation,that’s a great person to be around.
Healthy Living,Katie
From grumpy old men to clever old men. Nice.
Pushing companies from good to great,Kate
It is always cool to see people take an apparent setback and turn it into an opportunity to grow into new things…
There would be many potential niches for this sort of filming technology. I’m thinking corporate training videos and video sales brochures.
Seize the Day,
Rob
Sales Tactics For Small Business Owners
Martin! “golden oldie”at 55. How old are you? At 55 he is a young man. The soul never ages. I know many people and I’m sure you do also who will tell you their psychological age at is something entirely unrelated to their physical age.
True the soul can only do what it has to work through in this plain,but you get my point.
What is the old ”mother of invention phrase?”Great story
http://www.salesjunkie.net
Hi martin,
Apology for dropping in belatedly!
Doing what one enjoys most in business is living one’s dream. Couldn’t be better!
Dream is important,but most important is to LIVE the dream.
John Ho
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Excellent great example
Jose Escalante
http://www.JoseEscalante.com
He followed through with his vision. Makes sense.
I hope I don’t let it all go to my head once I am world famous!:-)
Jen B
he Harwood Centr -Tinnius,Chronic Illness,Fers,and Anxiety
Funny how we see change in others and not ourself. Be it someones health/wealth/status. Maybe we are not even looking and just enjoying life.
Vicki http://www.bridalthreadshq.com
Wow!…55 years young!
I love to read success stories. Keep it coming!
Terry
http://www.terrytom.com
Hi Martin,
how marvelous to hear of his interesting photography technique. Do you have any examples? what inspired him to move into this kind of taking photographs? I’d love to see an example of his work or something.
Perhaps an interview,audio or short video of him. That would be so intriguing,don’t you think?
Reminds me a series of books I remember the office library had at a Large Corporation had. There were a number of books on making career changes and like your second half of life sort of career planning books. I thought they were inspiring and motivating. Like finding new love and marrying when you are over 55,over 60,and 70? It’s just all so cool!
Happy Relationships,
April Braswell
Your Wedding Planning on a Budget