Do you think you’re too old to start a new business? Are you scared to do what you love because you’re feeling insecure about your age?

My guest this week is Michaela Murphy and we’re going to be discussing the unprecedented opportunity that exists for aspiring entrepreneurs over the age of 45.

Michaela is a thought leader on the topic of multi-generational entrepreneurship and the “Experienced Economy.” Her work is changing the negative perception of aging while creating awareness to boost prosperity for all age groups.

Michaela points to data which shows that entrepreneurs get better with age and that creativity actually accelerates as we get older. All the talent, expertise, wisdom and strengths you have accumulated in your lifetime can be packaged into your business idea. These transferable skills never get lost or go to waste.

If you’re holding yourself back from launching a new business because you think you might be too old, you’re not alone. I get dozens of emails every week from people who wonder if it might be too late to follow their dreams.

There’s no such thing as being too old, or too late.

If you’re worried that you might be too old by the time you launch your business, think about the regrets you’ll have if you don’t.

Ask yourself how you would feel 10 years from now if you didn’t start up. Would you regret not doing it? If your answer is yes, then go for it.

It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you keep going because every day that you take action will get you closer to your dream. Don’t let anyone’s perception of age, including your own, hold you back.

Here are some of Michaela’s favorite things: