Each of us will have something we really want to do in this life.
Some people want to learn Japanese, some want to learn piano, some want to learn dancing, some want to learn swimming, some want to learn painting, some want to be a travel blogger, some want to be a teacher and so on.
The difference is that when some people want to do it, they really start to do it and make beautiful achievements a few years later. And some people want to do it, but they always can't see their own actions, and they always look at and envy the people who are doing it.
Why do they want to do something, but they don't do it? In fact, the reason is very simple. Most people worry that it is too late and think it is too old to do it now.
Once the idea of "too late" appears in your mind, even if you want to do one more thing, you may eventually set up various obstacles for yourself and hinder yourself from starting to act.
People are like this, and they like to measure whether everything is worth it. One measure is whether it is timely. I think I'll do it when I have time, and I think I'll think twice when I don't have time, and finally give up.
They will worry that after spending time, money and energy, they will not get the desired results.
So, what can we do in time? My answer is yes.
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Wang, a short video blogger who has made a hit recently, is a cool person. She was born in the countryside, but she got rid of her original fate by her own efforts. She taught herself English, Japanese and painting. She is 38 years old, but she has been trying new things and doing what she likes.
She is often asked by fans, "I am XX years old this year. Is it too late for me to learn this? " In response to this question, she specially recorded a video to answer. In the video, she shows what she has learned and is learning over the years.
I began to learn Japanese at the age of 23. After studying for more than two years, I successfully obtained the first-class certificate.
I went to college at the age of 26, attended adult education, and got my diploma at the age of 29.
I began to learn English at the age of 30, with the goal of taking IELTS in these two years.
I began to learn painting at the age of 32, and now I am an amateur illustrator.
I began to learn skateboarding at the age of 35 and started to exercise at the age of 36.
No matter what she wants to do, getting old is never something she will consider. She won't think it's too late to do it now, let alone too late, but she wants to do it at once.
I have to mention her paintings here, because some time ago, she shared her painting for a living on social platforms, and also sold her paintings online at a price of more than 1000, and successfully sold the first one.
Some people may say that it is because she has a talent for painting. Actually, it's not. The most important thing is that she is willing to study and start painting.
It can be seen from the works displayed at the beginning of her painting that she has no talent. She described herself as a kindergarten child at first. It took six years to learn painting and make a living by painting.
At the age of 30, many people think it's too late to do anything at this age, but after the age of 30, she shows us that there are many possibilities in life. You can do whatever you want and be whoever you want to be.
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Wang said that many people asked me how to draw, so they picked up their pens and began to draw.
I want to do something, but I don't know how to do it. This is the doubt of many people. A word from Wang is the best answer. As long as you start to do it, you have already succeeded half way.
I know this myself. Because I started to learn painting in January last year, I just had the idea of learning painting, and then I bought some related materials and went home. As soon as the things arrived, I began to draw.
I didn't draw very well at first, and then I slowly explored some painting skills, and now I have drawn very well. When my friends saw my paintings, they all said that they didn't look like a person who had just learned to paint for a long time.
You will do another thing when you say it, writing. I started one day in April of 16. When I made up my mind to start writing, I immediately turned on the computer and started writing.
I didn't write very well at first, and I especially liked the composition written at school, but gradually, it got better and better. Now writing has become a profession for me.
In fact, there are many things to do, and I really don't have to worry about whether I can come in time, let alone feel that I will have no advantage when I am old.
Anyway, I never worried about this problem at first. Now I still have a lot to learn. I believe that if conditions permit, such as enough time or enough financial support, I will definitely learn.
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If you want to do something, don't ask others. It is too late to do it now. Ask if you want. I want to do it. How should I start?
If you want to learn to draw, buy paper and pens and start drawing with strokes. If you want to learn musical instruments, buy them back. There are many tutorials online. If you want to learn photography, take out your mobile phone and take pictures. If you want to do something, just start.
Don't think about anything, because the more you think about it, the less you may be able to start, because you will feel that you have many difficulties and finally give up before you start.
Wang made an incisive summary of whether he can arrive on time.
She said that when many sisters asked me this question, did you really think it over? If you don't study at 30, you will come at 35. The only difference is that at the age of 35, one has this ability and the other doesn't. So whatever you want to learn and do, unless tomorrow is your 80th birthday, you can do it at any time, you know?
If you want to do it, do it. From now on, everything will be timely.
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