Ep18: What's Age Got To Do With It? with Jill Weatherhead & Jayda Smith

The conversation explores the impact of age on personal and professional growth.

Jill Weatherhead shares her experience of starting a new career at 65, while Jayda Smith discusses her non-traditional path as a young adult. Both guests highlight the struggle of comparison and the importance of embracing one's unique journey.

The conversation emphasizes the benefits of learning from different generations and challenges the societal expectations of retirement. The chapter concludes with insights on handling thoughts of going back or making mistakes.

The conversation explores the challenges faced by young individuals in business and the question of when one is considered qualified. It also delves into the importance of humility and grace when interacting with people of different ages. The guests share their personal inspirations, including individuals who have overcome adversity and those who prioritize purpose over fame.

Takeaways

• Age should not be a limiting factor in pursuing new opportunities or goals.
• Comparison can hinder personal growth and should be avoided.
• Wisdom can be found at any age, and learning from different generations is valuable.
• Identity should not be solely defined by one's career or job title.
• Retirement should be redefined as a pursuit of purpose rather than a withdrawal from work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Age

02:26 Introducing Jill Weatherhead and Jayda Smith

04:00Jill's Journey: Starting a New Career at 65

06:01 Jayda's Path: Non-Traditional Choices as a Young Adult

06:48 The Struggle of Age and Comparison

08:12 The Benefits of Being 23

10:21 Identity and Retirement

13:47 Learning from Each Other

23:43 Handling Thoughts of Going Back or Making Mistakes

28:01 Challenges of Being Young in Business

35:00 Qualifications and Wisdom at a Young Age

41:56 Inspiration from Older Generations

44:08 Inspiration from Breaking Societal Norms

48:34 Personal Inspirations

55:01 Inspiration from Chasing Purpose