I am 46 years old and really ready to enter the next chapter. I have many experiences I’ve learn from, mainly relationships, parenting and teaching. I want my next act to be centered around myself and things I love most: crafting, nature, road trips, dogs and art. I am hoping to develop peaceful life with the possibility of earning a passive income online. I love this community even though I am mainly too tired to start the next act. I appreciate the guidance and motivation!

Hi, Please note the following interview dates (and download to your own calendar): Annie McCormic: Nomadic Lifestyle | International House and Pet Sitter - January 21 at 10AM CT. Elise Marquam-Jahns: Hobby to YouTube Channel - February 24 at 2PM CT. As a reminder, these will be held on Zoom, interview style. There will be Q&A available at the end of the interview; or, you can submit questions (comment below) in advance if you can't join live.

I receive a weekly email from James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits, and this week’s message really stayed with me. It felt especially meaningful here in 3rd Act, particularly as we’ve been learning about the power of micro moves, so I wanted to share it. "It is nearly impossible to have your best idea the first time you think about something. The most likely way to uncover important insights is to frequently revisit a problem. The longer you're in the game, the more ideas bubble up to the surface. Time unlocks insights." I’d love to hear what this brings up for you. It feels like such a gentle reminder that small, steady steps really do add up over time.

I am fleshing out The Possibilities Lab - our library of 3rd Act inspiration. I want to make sure I’m finding the stories you actually want to hear. I’m looking for real women making real transitions. Not celebrities, but people like us who have reinvented their work, their hobbies, or their entire lifestyle. I already have a substantial list to invite, but want your input. 1️⃣Vote below on which category you are MOST curious about RIGHT NOW 2️⃣Then, drop a comment if you have a specific niche /topic (e.g., "someone who started a bakery") or even a specific person I should stalk (in a friendly way) on social media. I'm not shy.😉

➡️➡️➡️We weren’t lost. We were edited. Have you ever watched a video on social media that just knocked you off your feet? I did. This morning. It's from a creator - @Gregisms (you can follow him on all the platforms - super funny guy - teacher) In this morning's video he talked about the heartbreak teachers experience watching children, between kindergarten and middle school, learn to edit themselves. I don't know why the video grabbed me so hard but, on reflection, I think it sums up what we're doing here in The 3rd Act Lab. Un-editing ourselves. I know we're in there - under decades of life and responsibilities and roles and human interaction and experiences, but it takes some hard word to find it. That's my goal here. Find our weird. Follow our weird... whatever it looks like. ❓❓❓Question: If you could un-edit one version of yourself now - who would she be? PS: I stitched @Gregisms video on my TikTok account. It's a bit of a ramble, but it's a few more of my thoughts if you want to listen