"I'm getting older, but I still haven't achieved much in life. I feel disappointed."
Problem:
"I'm getting older, but I still haven't achieved much in life. I feel disappointed."
I'm getting older, but I'm not getting any success—what should I do now?
Sender: Yasir Khan | Teacher | Dhaka, Bangladesh
Am I late?
Yasir Khan is a 35-year-old teacher. As a child, he dreamed of doing something big in life—becoming a well-known face in society, making his family proud. But now, as he grows older, he feels that his peers have moved to senior positions in big companies, some have become successful in business, some have migrated abroad. And he is still struggling to make ends meet.
He feels like, "Am I a failure? Am I too late?"
This feeling is not unique to Yasir, but many people face this problem. Society teaches us that we have to achieve success by a certain age—by 25-30, we have to have a career, a family, and stability. But is that really the reality?
There is no such thing as a deadline for success.
We often forget that there is no set time frame for success. Some people become successful at 25, while others find their way at 50.
✅ Know:
- Colonel Sanders (KFC founder) became successful in business at the age of 65.
- Jack Ma (founder of Alibaba) failed repeatedly in life until he was 35 years old.
- Stan Lee (creator of Marvel Comics) had his first successful work at the age of 39.
So why would it be late for you?
Age is increasing, but success is not coming—what to do now?
1. Define yourself.
Success doesn't just mean a great job or a lot of money. Success can also be found in doing something meaningful in your life.
✅ Suggestions:
- Find out what brings you true joy.
- Value even small achievements.
2. Stop comparing.
There is no need to be discouraged by the success of others on social media. Everyone's journey is different.
✅ Suggestions:
- Compare your present with your past, not with others.
- Be inspired by the stories of others, but don't be discouraged.
3. Learn something new and keep trying.
If the desired success hasn't come yet, learn something new, find another opportunity.
✅ Suggestions:
- Develop skills—take online courses, learn something new.
- Have small new experiences—travel, take on new job opportunities.
4. Be patient and stay mentally positive.
Success takes time. Disappointment will set you back, so don't lose patience.
✅ Suggestions:
- Focus on small improvements every day.
- Take failure as a lesson, not as a punishment.
Last words
Yasir, age is never a barrier to success. If you keep trying, you will reach your goal at the right time. Nothing in life is "late"—everyone's path is different. Enjoy your journey, success will come.
Have you ever felt this way? Share your feelings!