Late Bloomers: Success Stories After 50

Some people find their calling much later in life. Here are some inspiring stories:

Martha Stewart

• Previous Career: Stockbroker
• Age When Successful: 50s
• Achievement: Started her magazine and TV show, became a billionaire

Harland Sanders (KFC)

• Previous Careers: Many jobs
• Age When Successful: 62
• Achievement: Founded KFC, sold his company for a lot of money

Ray Kroc (McDonald's)

• Previous Career: Various jobs
• Age When Successful: 52
• Achievement: Turned a small restaurant into a global empire

Momofuku Ando

• Previous Career: Businessman
• Age When Successful: 48
• Achievement: Invented instant ramen noodles and Cup Noodles

Bernie Marcus (Home Depot)

• Previous Career: Retail
• Age When Successful: Early 50s
• Achievement: Turned a small store into the largest home-improvement retailer

Arianna Huffington (The Huffington Post)

• Previous Career: Journalist
• Age When Successful: 55
• Achievement: Turned a small blog into an influential news site

Julia Child

• Previous Career: None notable
• Age When Successful: 40s
• Achievement: Became a famous chef, inspired many with her cookbook and TV show

Tim and Nina Zagat

• Previous Career: Lawyers
• Age When Successful: 50s
• Achievement: Created a trusted restaurant guide

Taikichiro Mori

• Previous Career: Academic
• Age When Successful: 50s
• Achievement: Built a real estate empire, became the richest man in the world

Julie Wainwright (The RealReal)

• Previous Career: Entrepreneur
• Age When Successful: Mid-50s
• Achievement: Founded a successful online marketplace for designer items

These stories show that it's never too late to succeed. Many people find their true calling later in life. With hard work and determination, anything is possible.