Society tends to value youth and early achievement from "summary" of Late Bloomers by Rich Karlgaard
In our fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with stories of young prodigies achieving great success at a very early age. We see teenagers starting successful companies, winning prestigious awards, and becoming household names before they even finish high school. It's no wonder that society tends to place a high value on youth and early achievement.
From a young age, we are taught to strive for success and to do so quickly. We are told that if we haven't achieved something significant by a certain age, then we are somehow falling behind. This pressure to succeed early can be overwhelming, leading many people to feel like they are not measuring up if they haven't reached a certain level of success by a certain age.
This emphasis on youth and early achievement can be detrimental to those who are late bloomers. Late bloomers, by definition, take longer to reach their full potential. They may not show signs of their true talents and abilities until later in life, when they have had more time to mature and develop their skills.
Unfortunately, late bloomers often face stigma and discrimination in a society that values youth and early achievement above all else. They may be overlooked for opportunities, passed over for promotions, or dismissed as irrelevant simply because they have not achieved success at a young age.
But what society fails to realize is that late bloomers have a unique set of strengths that can be just as valuable, if not more so, than those of early achievers. Late bloomers tend to have a depth of experience, wisdom, and perspective that can only come with time. They may have a better understanding of themselves, their passions, and their goals, which can lead to more meaningful and sustainable success in the long run.
In a culture that glorifies youth and early achievement, it is important to remember that success is not limited to a certain age or timeline. Late bloomers have just as much potential to achieve greatness, if not more, than their early achieving counterparts. It is time for society to reevaluate its obsession with youth and to recognize the value of late bloomers in our world.
