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What does it mean?
Many people have early talent, but maintaining it into later life is rare.
In plain terms
It is common to have talent young, but rare to keep it old.
What can you take from it?
Sustaining talent is harder than having it.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • mentorship
  • self-improvement

Putting it to work

  • Stay curious
  • Keep creating
  • Plan for growth

Questions to consider

  • How will you keep your skills fresh?
  • What do you want at fifty?

Another view

Not everyone needs to be productive at fifty to be successful.

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