Yet, life doesn’t always fit this neat timetable. Choosing a lifelong career at 18 can be unrealistic for many, leading individuals to settle for paths that don’t offer the professional satisfaction they desire.

As time goes by, many people feel stuck, believing it’s too late to make a change. However, the reality is that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and ambitions.

Take J.K. Rowling, who, at the age of 28, was a single parent on welfare. Just two years later, she completed the manuscript for Harry Potter and went on to become one of the most celebrated authors of our time.

Consider Morgan Freeman, whose distinctive voice and acclaimed acting earned him his first major movie role at 52.

Age and societal expectations should never be seen as barriers. They cannot prevent you from realising your professional and personal goals.

As Mark Twain wisely said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”

So, release yourself from these invisible constraints and pursue your ambitions with courage. You alone have the power to set your own limits.