The Right Side of 40

The Right Side of 40

Midlife Is a Springboard

Starting your passion project in midlife.

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Deborah Heiser
Dec 23, 2025
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Tom skipped college and went straight to work. Just like so many of us, he lived in the moment, focusing on the grind of family, and work. He didn’t have time for anything else. But, in his 50s, he decided to take a leap and take a stab at being a radio show host. He’d always fantasized about being behind the microphone asking the tough questions, but t…

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