By Julie E 
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A birthday might serve as a reminder to those of us who are more worried about how another year has gone by and our highest goals have become farther away.
However, there are many examples of prosperous individuals in a variety of fields who demonstrate that you don’t have to be an expert by the time you turn thirty.
We’ll look at a few of them, such as famous fashion designer Vera Wang, who didn’t create her first clothing until she was forty, and author Harry Bernstein, who wrote numerous books that were rejected until becoming well-known at the age of ninety-six.
Admire those who demonstrate that it’s never too late.
Just shy of turning 39 in 1961, Stan Lee produced “The Fantastic Four,” his first widely popular comic book. He built the fabled Marvel Universe in the ensuing years, whose characters like the X-Men and Spider-Man went on to become symbols of American culture.
When Donald Fisher and his wife, Doris, founded the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969, Fisher was forty years old and had no prior retail experience. The Gap is currently among the biggest apparel chains in the world because to their rapidly becoming popular clothing.
Prior to joining the fashion industry at the age of forty, Vera Wang worked as a journalist and figure skater. She is currently among the top women’s designers in the world.
When Gary Heavin, then 40 years old, launched the first Curves fitness center in 1992, it turned out to be one of the 1990s’ fastest-growing franchises.
At 42 years old, Robin Chase cofounded Zipcar in 2000. After departing the company in 2011, she is still involved in startup development and advisory work, in addition to being a member of the World Economic Forum.
Although Samuel L. Jackson has been a mainstay of Hollywood for many years, he had only little roles prior to securing an accolade-winning performance in Spike Lee’s 1991 picture “Jungle Fever” at the age of 43.
Sam Walton had a respectable career in retail management in his 20s and 30s, but when he established the first Wal-Mart in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, at the age of 44, he set the stage for his incredible success.
In 1908, at the age of 45, Henry Ford invented the ground-breaking Model T automobile.
At the age of 45, Jack Weil established Rockmount Ranch Wear, the most well-known brand of cowboy apparel. He served as its CEO until his untimely death in 2008 at the advanced age of 107.
Legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield didn’t get his big break until he appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” at the age of 46.
When Momofuku Ando created instant ramen in 1958 at the age of 48, he solidified his place in junk-food history.
For the majority of his life, Charles Darwin was a reclusive scientist, but in 1859, at the age of 50, his seminal work “On the Origin of Species” permanently altered the course of science.
Prior to penning her first cookbook at the age of fifty and beginning her career as a celebrity chef in 1961, Julia Child worked in media and advertising.
Before turning 50 and becoming a prosperous businessman, Jack Cover was a scientist for organizations like IBM and NASA. He also invented the Taser shock gun in 1970.
Despite being one of the most celebrated comedy actresses in history, Betty White didn’t get notoriety until she was 51 years old and joined the cast of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in 1973.
When Tim and Nina Zagat published their first book of restaurant reviews under the Zagat moniker in 1979, they were both 51-year-old lawyers. Over time, it evolved into a symbol of gastronomic authority.
Academic Taikichiro Mori started Mori Building Company at the age of 51, transitioning from teaching to real estate investing. With a $13 billion net worth in 1992, he was the richest man in the world because to his astute investments.
Before acquiring McDonald’s in 1954 at the age of 52, Ray Kroc worked as a milkshake device salesman for most of his career. He expanded it into the largest fast-food chain in the world.
Before launching his own ice cream firm, Denali Flavors, in 1995 at the age of 57, Wally Blume had a lengthy career in the dairy industry. In 2009, the corporation declared $80 million in revenue.
In her latter years, Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote semi-autobiographical fiction, with her educated daughter Rose serving as an editor. At the age of 65, she released the first of the “Little House” volumes in 1932. They quickly rose to fame as children’s books and served as the inspiration for the television series “Little House on the Prairie.”
In 1952, Harland Sanders, also referred to as Colonel Sanders, opened a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise at the age of sixty-two. Twelve years later, he sold the franchise for $2 million.
Prior to penning her first cookbook at the age of fifty and beginning her career as a celebrity chef in 1961, Julia Child worked in media and advertising.
Before turning 50 and becoming a prosperous businessman, Jack Cover was a scientist for organizations like IBM and NASA. He also invented the Taser shock gun in 1970.
Despite being one of the most celebrated comedy actresses in history, Betty White didn’t get notoriety until she was 51 years old and joined the cast of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in 1973.
When Tim and Nina Zagat published their first book of restaurant reviews under the Zagat moniker in 1979, they were both 51-year-old lawyers. Over time, it evolved into a symbol of gastronomic authority.
Academic Taikichiro Mori started Mori Building Company at the age of 51, transitioning from teaching to real estate investing. With a $13 billion net worth in 1992, he was the richest man in the world because to his astute investments.
Before acquiring McDonald’s in 1954 at the age of 52, Ray Kroc worked as a milkshake device salesman for most of his career. He expanded it into the largest fast-food chain in the world.
Before launching his own ice cream firm, Denali Flavors, in 1995 at the age of 57, Wally Blume had a lengthy career in the dairy industry. In 2009, the corporation declared $80 million in revenue.
In her latter years, Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote semi-autobiographical fiction, with her educated daughter Rose serving as an editor. At the age of 65, she released the first of the “Little House” volumes in 1932. They quickly rose to fame as children’s books and served as the inspiration for the television series “Little House on the Prairie.”
In 1952, Harland Sanders, also referred to as Colonel Sanders, opened a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise at the age of sixty-two. Twelve years later, he sold the franchise for $2 million.
At the age of 78, Grandma Moses, whose real name was Anna Mary Robertson Moses, started painting extensively. One of her paintings brought $1.2 million at auction in 2006.
Harry Bernstein wrote in obscurity for a long time until becoming well-known at the age of 96 with his memoir “The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers,” published in 2007.