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#84: Breaking the Age Barrier with Karen Putz
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Episode Summary:
Don’t wait for permission.
Don’t wait for perfect.
The key is to take action.
Act on your dreams.
Act on your vision.
These are the principles my guest, Karen Putz lives by.
Known as the Passion Mentor, Karen lost her hearing at a young age, causing her to give up her favorite sport - barefoot waterskiing. Even though she describes the next few decades of her life as “busy and full,” she felt something was missing….
Passion!
In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding her passion in midlife. She is now 50-something and can barefoot waterski backwards on one foot with her hands in the air!
She shares her wisdom and insights on how to revitalize your mindset, break through fear, pursue your passions, and create a joyful second half of life.
“You can have the most beautiful second half of life, no matter where you are in life.” - Karen Putz
Highlights:
04:29 - Karen’s Story
11:19 - Overcoming Blocks & Pursuing Passions
22:35 - Redefining Retirement
27:52 - Overcoming Fear
Guest Bio:
Karen Putz, known as The Passion Mentor, is a Passion Test Facilitator, author of six books, and has been featured on CNN, PBS, ESPNW, Oprah Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune. Her mission is to help people unwrap their passions at any age and go on the most passionate journey they can take in their life. At 50-something, she is one of the world’s only competitive female barefoot water-skiers. Her motto is, “Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for perfect. The key is to take action. Act on your dreams. Act on your vision.”
Website: https://www.agelesspassions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelesspassions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agelesspassions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAM-OAm28WJuVJ7xKFK70A
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agelesspassions
Free eBook Live YOUR Passion, 22 Lessons to Create a Remarkable Life: https://www.yourpassionschool.com/22%20Lessons
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Youtube: Sarah Haas Wellness
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Manage episode 410450349 series 3313788
Episode Summary:
Don’t wait for permission.
Don’t wait for perfect.
The key is to take action.
Act on your dreams.
Act on your vision.
These are the principles my guest, Karen Putz lives by.
Known as the Passion Mentor, Karen lost her hearing at a young age, causing her to give up her favorite sport - barefoot waterskiing. Even though she describes the next few decades of her life as “busy and full,” she felt something was missing….
Passion!
In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and finding her passion in midlife. She is now 50-something and can barefoot waterski backwards on one foot with her hands in the air!
She shares her wisdom and insights on how to revitalize your mindset, break through fear, pursue your passions, and create a joyful second half of life.
“You can have the most beautiful second half of life, no matter where you are in life.” - Karen Putz
Highlights:
04:29 - Karen’s Story
11:19 - Overcoming Blocks & Pursuing Passions
22:35 - Redefining Retirement
27:52 - Overcoming Fear
Guest Bio:
Karen Putz, known as The Passion Mentor, is a Passion Test Facilitator, author of six books, and has been featured on CNN, PBS, ESPNW, Oprah Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune. Her mission is to help people unwrap their passions at any age and go on the most passionate journey they can take in their life. At 50-something, she is one of the world’s only competitive female barefoot water-skiers. Her motto is, “Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for perfect. The key is to take action. Act on your dreams. Act on your vision.”
Website: https://www.agelesspassions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelesspassions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agelesspassions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAM-OAm28WJuVJ7xKFK70A
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agelesspassions
Free eBook Live YOUR Passion, 22 Lessons to Create a Remarkable Life: https://www.yourpassionschool.com/22%20Lessons
Important Links:
Free Light & Easy Lunch Meal Prep Guide + Recipes
Free Rev Up Your Metabolism eBook
Website: sarahhaaswellness.com
Facebook: Sarah Haas Wellness
Instagram: @sarahhaaswellness
Youtube: Sarah Haas Wellness
Thanks for Listening:
Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.
Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!
Subscribe to The Podcast:
If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Buzzsprout. You can also give me a follow on your favorite podcast app.
Leave Us an Apple Podcasts Review:
Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. It helps more awesome listeners like
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