At 40, you cannot, considerably, be regarded as a youth, anymore.
Your Failure or Success in life now completely rest on your shoulder (and effort). You are now expected to take up responsibility and be responsible for your actions and the action of those in your care (depending on your values).
Even if your earlier path had been disadvantaged. It is a time to (re)create your future.
Stakes are up!
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