That's the timely theme of BJ Gallagher's wonderful book, It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been. Whether you are a brand new college graduate going out into the big, wide world, a business executive escaping burnout, or a 40-something mom looking for a 'second life,' this book is a wonderful combination of great advice, step-by-step guidelines, and pure inspiration to listen to and honor your inner voice and seize not just the day, but the rest of your life], "Replete with illustrative true life stories, step-by-step 'user friendly' guidelines, and inspiring anecdotes for helping the reader craft and then achieve for themselves their own definitions of 'the good life'.". See! My own life is a testament to its truth ... thus far I've been an entrepreneur, a mom, a wife, an author and keynote speaker, and a merchandising maven. So true! The challenge that we face as we get older is maintaining the attitude that life still holds an abundance of opportunities and that we are up to the task of conquering them. She conducts seminars for women's groups, professional organizations and corporations. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Writer and speaker. From this mistaken notion arose such adages as: “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” It would be nearer the truth to say: “It is always too late to be what you might have been.” With each advancing year, this becomes an absolute truth in the case of the vast majority who have reached the age of twenty. It will remind you that, among other things, it is never too late to love, create, prosper, or even regain your childhood. Gallagher gives insightful and proactive advice about how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start yourself down a path towards fulfilling hopes and dreams you may have given up on." Solitary Snape. Allow this book to inspire you to say a resounding, YES, to your dreams. “If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence.”, But most of all I love the persistence that shines out of “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”. Kristin Neff, Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture at University of Texas at Austin "There are so many reasons we give up on our dreams, and allow our heartsongs to be silenced, but BJ Gallagher reminds us in "It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might have Been," that time is on our side. They cry: "Don't give up!" But I have never seen the source specified. She lives in Los Angeles. It’s just that action to move forward and take greater responsibility for our lives. -- Bizzia "B.J. Have we not all, amid life’s petty strife, BJ Gallagher shares many courageous and inspired stories in It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Beenshowing how life can better, bolder, and brighter as we go. BJ writes story after story in such a positive, uplifting way you can't help but keep reading. I highly recommend this book for anyone who ever thought about giving up. But when we do, we will get there. George Eliot? Gallagher gives insightful and proactive advice about how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start yourself down a path towards fulfilling hopes and dreams you may have given up on." Youth is often painted as an open road with endless paths leading to infinite dreams. Some of us wanted to be Singers, others Ballerinas, others Musicians. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. -- "New Thought " "Whether you need some hand holding or a kick in the pants, this inspiring guidebook by best selling author BJ Gallagher helps move you along with great advice and real life stories of those who have successfully been there and done that." Inspired by the timeless quote by the great writer George Eliot, It's Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been is a guidebook to getting the life you've always wanted. The editor held a contest to gather the best quotations from Eliot’s oeuvre.