What’s the most amazing / inspiring thing you learned to do after 40?

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Ok, so not an AIBU but posting here for lighthearted traffic. Just turned 40 and feeling as flat as a pancake. Would love to hear some of the wonderful (and weird) things you’ve learned to do after 40 to give me a bit of a lift. It might be to do a handstand, learn a language, to swim, run, cook a new dish - anything you are proud of. Go!

Got my PhD in my 40s! And a change of career to go with it.

Gosh - life begins at 40 I think. I changed career and did a PhD and then got the best job I ever had at 50.

Bench press 60 kgs and squat 90kgs
I'm 45 and started training in the gym again 2 years ago! Who knew 💪 I'm super proud of me 😊

I'm learning the piano again after a 25 year break! I love the music and the focus of playing.

Learnt how to solve a Rubik's cube a few years ago when I turned 40! I thought I'd have more chance of winning the lottery twice. I think you can keep on learning and surprising yourself at any age. Very inspiring thread thank you for starting.

I suppose you could get your affairs in order and make sure you have a will in place 😜

(I'm turning 40 this year 😆)

Love these updates just as much as the first time around!

@GoingOutShoes incredible work from you! Well done 👏

Passed my driving test at the age of 44. I really wish I had the confidence of youth on my side though as it's taken me far longer to gain confidence than I thought it would. Still, it's a huge achievement for me and I still can't quite believe I've finally done it after attempting it aged 17 and 27.

I’m 38 and in awe of all of these achievements. I’m so tired all the time, I don’t know how you all find the time and energy for new things! I would love do a Msc and change jobs!

That's brilliant! My NY resolution was to start practicing my piano every day. I don't but I do play at least 4-5 times a week. I stopped lessons when I was around 12 so I am also very proud of my piano abilities!

I also want to add a shout out for my Mum who started a part time degree when she was 42. 4 kids and a husband who had to work away a lot. She graduated on my 16th birthday. This was the late 80s/early 90s so if she can do that, anyone can! I need to remind myself of that sometimes.

And my sister was a bit cranky at the time as she was going to be the first generation of both sides of our families to ever graduate...and my Mum pipped her to it by 6 months. We all laugh about it now 😁

Since 40 I’ve learned a bit of guitar, done a Masters in creative writing, started learning French and learned to draw.

I’ve also learned weight and resistance training, yoga, and running - I’ve done two 10Ks.

I’ve also learned to grow my own fruit and vegetables.

I love learning new things.

Learned a new sport, eventually playing in a GB shirt abroad.
Just about to qualify in a whole new career
Opened a music festival

@CarrotPotatoRooster you win 😆. That’s amazing!

I'm scared of getting old!

Retrained and became a midwife!