second act, Second act

It’s always right time to do the right thing. — MLK

Alex Raza stopped working as a postman, to become a professional violin maker. He chose his second act, when people plan for retirement.

Alex Raza had worked as a postal worker for 23 years. The work involved sorting and delivering mails. It was monotonous. He missed the creative outlet. He made his first violin for his daughter. After apprenticing for five years, he entered a violin making competition. After winning for two years he branched out on his own. His partner Jenny supported him in his journey.

Jenny says,”Yes, You are gonna have doubt. May be everybody does.There is only one way to find out. Just do it.”

Author Rich Karlgaard researched how there is pressure to succeed early from scoring good marks to going to college to getting jobs or doing startups. Instead, late blooming gives an advantage for long term achievement and happiness. So, it is never too late.

Watch: TED talk; Why Late Bloomers Are Undervalued Link