You’re not late. You’re just becoming.

Hey friend,

I didn’t finish my Medium article for Friday. I had been on track all week. One a day. But Friday came around. I was tired and burnt out. I didn't publish.

And honestly, I’m okay with that.

Between a late-night writing session the night before, work at Quicken, helping my wife’s honey business take off (which, by the way, is growing faster than we expected!), and trying to rest a little... I just couldn’t get it all done.

But here’s what I’m learning: forward is forward.
Even if it’s slow. Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s late.

🛍️ The Future Has Room for You

Lately, I’ve been sitting with this big, beautiful question:

What if the most creative, meaningful, and successful part of our life hasn’t even happened yet?

Not despite our age—but because of it.

We’ve been through it. We’ve struggled, healed, started over, failed, dreamed again. We’ve got stories. We’ve got substance.

And while the world keeps saying youth is where it’s at, I think people like us are quietly building something much better:

Second acts with real depth.

👀 Behind-the-Scenes

I’ve been working quietly on something.
A tool. A guide. A companion.

It’s not ready to share in full yet, but I think it could help a lot of people—especially those starting over, or rediscovering their voice, or dreaming of finally creating something they never had the time or confidence for before.

I’ve always said AI didn’t replace me—it reminded me I still had something to say.

Now, I want to help others feel that, too.

If you're curious about what I'm building, hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.

✍️ Try This Prompt

If you’re stuck—or just thinking things through—try journaling on this. Ask AI:

You don’t have to write a novel. Just start with a sentence.
(That’s how I started, too.)

📬 One Last Thing

If you’re quietly planning your own comeback—if you’re standing at the edge of something new and wondering if you’re too late—I just want you to know…

You’re not.

You’re right on time.

And I’m rooting for you.

—Jason

P.S. If you know someone else who’s rebuilding or dreaming again in their 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond… would you mind forwarding this to them? Let’s build this Second Act community together.