Do you believe, it's never too late to start over?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:46:11 -0400

It's never too late to start over! If you aren't happy with your life today, try something different tomorrow. Don't stay in the rut you're in. You can do better.

There are a lot of different scenarios for why someone might have to start over attached are some basic guidelines for getting yourself back in line toward your goals, new life, ...

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Response by MSG Kirt Highberger made Sep 29 at 2015 9:09 PM

MSG Kirt Highberger — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:09:11 -0400

Start over, No. Enjoy new experiences or share others experiences Yes.
I try to squeeze the most out of each day knowing that they are limited.
No regrets. . .

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 29 at 2015 9:11 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:11:20 -0400

Starting over can be a good thing

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Sep 29 at 2015 9:14 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:14:51 -0400

IMHO, it's never too late to start over. The trap is thinking that you are too (insert reason here) to start over.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 9:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:15:23 -0400

Definitely, I am living proof.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 9:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:36:08 -0400

Yes, I do believe. I have started over several times and it was the best thing for me. Once, I had a job and as my days off ended and it was almost time to go back to work, I would get plum sick just knowing I had to go back to that place in a matter of hours. So, I resigned. I had no job, very little money, and no idea where I was gonna live. I answered an ad for another job in a total different field and I loved it. You must be happy in your job or personal life. Yes, I believe.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2015 9:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:48:36 -0400

I joined the Army, did 3 years and got out. I became a civilian for a few years and that was pretty rough for me. I went back active duty and I am still at it to this day. But I do look forward to starting over, once again.

Response by PO2 Brandon Boucher made Sep 29 at 2015 9:53 PM

PO2 Brandon Boucher — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:53:12 -0400

The trick is not letting your Ego tell you that you too old or that why start over things won't ever change. Human beings have an amazing capacity for creation...we create in our lives that which we give the most attention too...the good and the bad.

Thinking it is too late to start over, means you need to change your mindset and just do it...it is possible to have, be and do whatever we want...we just have to put in the work.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 29 at 2015 10:27 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 22:27:16 -0400

A rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out. Been there, done that, didn't like it much.

I've started over several times now, and at 71 I am trying to get a new business started.

It is only too late if you wait until you hear the dirt hit the box.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Sep 30 at 2015 12:59 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:59:28 -0400

Yes! Absolutely! Never say never....cause life is too short.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Sep 30 at 2015 5:13 AM

Cpl James Waycasie — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:13:10 -0400

I agree, it's never too late to begin over. Mistakes are made and lessons are learned. Use the knowledge gained to better yourself and your situation the next time around.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Sep 30 at 2015 7:54 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:54:49 -0400

Yes, I believe that - because it's true. The thing is, before you start over, you need to own your part of the reason you are starting over in the first place - define it, and own it. Then, rethink what happened - don't just ask the question "What was I thinking?" - answer it! Then, release it - forgive yourself, forgive others - then, you will be ready to start over!
If you don't do these things, then you will likely need to start over many more times.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Sep 30 at 2015 8:07 AM

SSG Ed Mikus — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:07:34 -0400

My 81 year old grandfather got married last year started a new life doing exciting fun things anyone can do it

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 8:23 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:23:18 -0400

Yes... just time is always against us ...

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 30 at 2015 8:52 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:52:29 -0400

Acceptance of change is hard for me. Being in the Army so long and from a young age is kinda like the programming inmates go through in prison. We get used to a routine, and that routine becomes a part of us. We even start to like the predictability of it even unit to unit. So being out, while having it's perks to a point, has been a mentally testing time, and to cope, I find myself often reverting to my old self to make it through. By this, I come to work, do rotations and stretch, then get down and start pushin every hour. It's a way to make it through the day do a little PT, and tell myself that while the old me is "sorta" gone, who I was can still have a strong role in who I am today and tomorrow.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Sep 30 at 2015 9:27 AM

SSgt Terry P. — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:27:44 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Different aspects of my life i have started over at least 6 times by my own count and plan to do something completely different again,in the coming year.It is only life,it has a beginning and an end,everything between is up to the individual.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 1:15 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:15:21 -0400

When traveling down a road that you discover is the wrong one for you, you, and only you, have the power to turn around. And it's just that simple.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 3:28 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:28:13 -0400

Hell no, Ma'am, it is never too late to start over. When I moved to Pocatello, ID from Omaha, NE back in 2009 I was basically leaving what I knew to something new and unknown. And I have prospered since.

Response by SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II made Sep 30 at 2015 4:16 PM

SGT Larry Michael Bleckler II — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:16:15 -0400

A new beginning in the chapters of life so yes it is never to late to to make anew start

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Sep 30 at 2015 4:28 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:28:06 -0400

I do believe it's never too late to start over. I think we have all read about stories where people have become successful by starting something new. However age does bring a factor in when it comes to starting new things. Only a factor, not an automatic no.