By Julie E 
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These inspiring people demonstrate that success can occur at any stage of life and that it is never too late to have a big effect. Check out these 14 motivational people that achieved achievement after turning 40:
After turning forty-one, Martha Stewart Stewart, who had previously worked on Wall Street and owned a catering company, really started to take off. Seven years after the release of her debut book, Entertaining, she had her breakthrough with the introduction of Martha Stewart Living. Despite obstacles, Stewart was able to get back up and carry on with her significant career.
Joy Behar, a well-known former co-host of The View, rose to prominence in the entertainment industry following her 40th birthday. She was an English teacher at a high school before that.
Vera Wang
Wang changed her career path at the age of 40. She was previously well-known for her work as a fashion editor and figure skater. Her flourishing fashion company began in 1990 when she founded her first bridal boutique after spending $10,000 creating her own wedding dress.
Nina Zagat and Tim
When the Zagat couple started their restaurant recommendations, they had just entered their early 40s and had given up their legal jobs. Their love of eating and reviewing led to the founding of their now-Google-owned company of the same name.
When Robin Chase Chase, the co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, and her friend Antje Danielson came up with the concept for the car-sharing business in 2000, Chase was in her 40s and on a break to spend time with her kids.
Sanders, Harland
Sanders, who is frequently seen as a poster child for late-blooming success, struggled mightily before opening his restaurant and, at the age of 65, selling the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise, which completely changed his life.
Rodney Dangerfield
Dangerfield, who gained notoriety in the 1980s for his humorous parts, made his comedy debut at the age of 46 when he appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Duncan Hines
Hines wrote his first travel and eating guidebook at the age of 55. Later, when his name was licensed for cake mixes, it became well-known; he pursued this business endeavor at the age of 73 before passing away six years later.
When he released On the Origin of Species in 1859, at the age of 50, Charles Darwin Darwin presented his revolutionary theory of evolution. His research served as a precursor to contemporary evolutionary biology.
Jackson, Samuel L.
At 46, Jackson’s breakout performance occurred in Pulp Fiction, which came after a time of personal struggle and addiction recovery.
Donald Fisher Fisher had a number of business ventures before co-founding The Gap at the age of 41. What started off as a tiny company expanded to become a $16 billion worldwide brand with more than 3,200 outlets.
At the age of fifty, Ray Kroc purchased his first McDonald’s franchise. By growing it into a major international force, he transformed the fast-food sector and accumulated enormous wealth.
At the age of 44, Sam Walton Walton founded the first Wal-Mart in 1962. His creative approach to retail turned a modest chain into one of the biggest global retailers.
At 39, Julia Child wrote her first cookbook, and at 51, she made her television debut on The French Chef. As a result, she introduced French cuisine to American consumers and rose to fame in the food industry.
These tales show that getting older doesn’t always have to mean losing out on opportunities or dreams come true.