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- Herausgeber: Mike Ciman
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
Success can be achieved at any stage of life
To prove it, we bring you 30 inspiring stories of people who have achieved their dreams or found great success, after the age of 50.
In a world that often glorifies youth as synonymous with innovation and dynamism, these stories challenge that notion, demonstrating that age can be a valuable ally in the entrepreneurial journey.
Among the examples you will find are figures like Harland Sanders, who founded KFC at the age of 62 and turned the brand into one of the world's most recognized fast-food chains. You will also meet Vera Wang, who became a renowned fashion designer and founded her wedding dress brand at the age of 50, and Charles Flint, who at the age of 61 founded the company that would become IBM, a technology giant.
Their stories are testimony to the fact that experience, combined with an indomitable will to create and innovate, can lead to extraordinary achievements.
This book will serve as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue your dreams and leave your mark on the world.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
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Success Stories After 50 - 30 Examples That Success Can Be Achieved At Any Age
Mike Ciman
Published by Mike Ciman, 2024.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
SUCCESS STORIES AFTER 50 - 30 EXAMPLES THAT SUCCESS CAN BE ACHIEVED AT ANY AGE
First edition. May 5, 2024.
Copyright © 2024 Mike Ciman.
Written by Mike Ciman.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
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INTRODUCTION
1. RAY KROC: FOUNDER OF THE MCDONALD'S CHAIN
2. COLONEL SANDERS: FOUNDER OF KFC (KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN)
3. TAIKICHIRO MORI: FOUNDER OF MORI BUILDING
4. VERA WANG: WEDDING DRESS DESIGNER
5. HENRY FORD: FOUNDER OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY
6. LAURA INGALLS WILDER: AUTHOR OF THE "LITTLE HOUSE" SERIES
7. DUNCAN HINES: FOUNDER OF THE FOOD BRAND
8. MOMOFUKU ANDO: INVENTOR OF INSTANT NOODLES
9. MARY KAY ASH: FOUNDER OF MARY KAY COSMETICS
10. CHARLES RANLETT FLINT: FOUNDER OF IBM
11. S. TRUETT CATHY: FOUNDER OF CHICK-FIL-A
12. LEO GOODWIN SR.: FOUNDER OF GEICO
13. FERDINAND PORSCHE: FOUNDER OF PORSCHE
14. GORDON BOWKER: CO-FOUNDER OF STARBUCKS
15. TIM AND NINA ZAGAT: FOUNDERS OF ZAGAT SURVEY
16. BERNARD MARCUS: CO-FOUNDER OF HOME DEPOT
17. LYNDA WEINMAN: FOUNDER OF LYNDA.COM
18. SAMUEL MORSE: INVENTOR OF THE TELEGRAPH AND MORSE CODE
19. WALLY BLUME: FOUNDER OF DENALI FLAVORS
20. RAYMOND CHANDLER: THE FAMOUS WRITER
21. FAUJA SINGH: MARATHON RUNNER
22. MARTHA MATILDA HARPER: FOUNDER OF HARPER HAIR SALONS
23. PETER MARK ROGET: CREATOR OF ROGET'S THESAURUS
24. EDMOND HOYLE: GAME RULES WRITER
25. ARIANNA HUFFINGTON: CO-FOUNDER OF THE HUFFINGTON POST
26. JOSEPH A. CAMPBELL: FOUNDER OF CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
27. KERRY PACKER: FOUNDER OF WORLD SERIES CRICKET
28. JOHN PEMBERTON: CREATOR OF THE ORIGINAL COCA-COLA FORMULA
29. BARBARA BESKIND: DESIGNER AT IDEO
30. ROBIN CHASE: CO-FOUNDER OF ZIPCAR
INTRODUCTION
In this book, we present an inspiring collection of stories of late entrepreneurship, where visionaries from all fields have found success after the age of 50. In a world that often glorifies youth as synonymous with innovation and dynamism, these stories challenge that notion, demonstrating that age can be a valuable ally in the entrepreneurial journey.
Each chapter of this book explores the trajectory of men and women who, with decades of accumulated experience and wisdom, have embarked on new business adventures.
These people have turned challenges into opportunities, showing that determination and passion do not diminish with age - on the contrary, they can flourish even more vigorously.
Central to this book is the idea that success can be achieved at any stage of life. These late entrepreneurs brought with them not only innovative ideas, but also the resilience and perspective that only years of experience can provide. Their stories are testimony to the fact that experience, combined with an indomitable will to create and innovate, can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Among the examples you will find are figures like Harland Sanders, who founded KFC at the age of 62 and turned the brand into one of the world's most recognized fast-food chains. You will also meet Vera Wang, who became a renowned fashion designer and founded her wedding dress brand at the age of 50, and Charles Flint, who at the age of 61 founded the company that would become IBM, a technology giant.
These narratives not only celebrate entrepreneurial success, but also explore the personal and professional contexts that drove these figures to follow their dreams later in life. It is through their stories of perseverance and innovation that we hope to inspire readers to recognize that the entrepreneurial spirit has no expiration date.
By compiling these stories, our aim is to inspire everyone at any stage of life to consider the potential of entrepreneurship.
We hope this book will serve as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue your dreams and leave your mark on the world.
Success can be achieved at any age, and the living examples we have gathered here are living proof of that.
1. RAY KROC: FOUNDER OF THE MCDONALD'S CHAIN
Ray Kroc was 52 when he met the McDonald brothers and realized the potential of their small restaurant. From this idea, he founded the McDonald's Corporation and turned it into the largest fast-food chain in the world.
At the age of 52, Ray Kroc was at a crossroads in his career as a milkshake machine salesman. It was then that he met brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald, who owned a small burger restaurant in California known for its efficiency and quality.
Impressed by the McDonald brothers' innovative concept of mass production and fast service, Kroc saw the potential for expanding this business model. Convinced that he could take this idea to new heights, he signed an agreement to create a McDonald's franchise.
With tireless determination and strong negotiating skills, Kroc began opening new franchises all over the country. He refined and improved the restaurant operating system, introducing innovations such as the drive-thru, which allowed customers to order and receive their meals without having to leave their cars.
With a global vision, Kroc expanded his business internationally, taking the fast-food concept beyond the borders of the United States and making McDonald's a dominant brand in the fast-food industry.
2. COLONEL SANDERS: FOUNDER OF KFC (KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN)
Harland Sanders began franchising KFC at the age of 62, after years of failure in various areas. Today, KFC is one of the most recognized fast-food brands in the world.
At 62, after a life full of ups and downs, Sanders was on the verge of bankruptcy. However, instead of giving in to despair, he decided to turn his passion for cooking fried chicken into a business opportunity.
With a secret recipe of spices and a unique cooking method, Sanders began selling fried chicken at a small gas station in Corbin, Kentucky. His chicken, known for its incomparable crunch and flavor, quickly became popular with locals and travelers alike.
Determined to share his fried chicken with the world, Sanders embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship, traveling from restaurant to restaurant to offer his exclusive recipe in exchange for a small commission on sales. This business model gave rise to the first KFC franchise.
Over the years, KFC has grown exponentially, expanding beyond Kentucky's borders to become one of the most recognized and loved fast-food brands in the world.
