It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat
(2nd Book in the Series)
“Now, what do I do?!”
I dare say, there is not a single person who at least once in his or her life has not faced an unexpected situation, a newly found reality, a daunting challenge, or veiled opportunity and not wondered what to do. You may feel that you have made poor choices, that your opportunities have passed you by, or that you’re playing musical chairs, the music has stopped, and all the seats are taken.
This book is for those individuals like you who have come to a fork in the road, chosen a path, and found themselves twenty to thirty (or more) years later in a destination they didn’t quite recognize. But the stories are relevant for anyone, at any age, at any station in life who has awakened and wondered what they are going to do next or how will they move forward. I want to offer hope, inspiration, and applicable lessons as derived from the lives of well known, and not-so-famous men and women who found new and unexpected success—by many definitions—late in life.
“Powerful. Inspirational. Actionable. Kaufman gracefully infuses wisdom, insight, and practical advice into real life success stories.”
“Kristin Kaufman creates a brilliant blueprint for success in her new book, Is This Seat Taken? It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat! At a time when many feel they have chosen the wrong career train, or perhaps never even got on, this enriching book helps to assess and align critical choices in order to maximize and utilize your innate gifts and talents! A great read!”
“This entertaining book shows you how to find the right place for you in your life and career—at any age!”
“Kaufman gracefully infuses wisdom, insight, and practical advice to motivate and encourage people to pursue their dreams—no matter where they may be in their journey of life.”
“In the fast-paced world we live in today, you can easily find yourself 10, 20, 30 years into your career before realizing you are not where you thought you would be. Kristin Kaufman shares powerful stories to give people the courage to take a leap of faith, believe in themselves, and know they can transform their lives at any stage in life to realize their dreams.”
“Kaufman’s engrossing stories of success in the ‘second half of life’ is the inspiration we all need to take risks and pursue new experiences at every age.”
“Since the creation of the public internet in the mid 1990s, global business has become increasingly driven by instant communication and eCommerce. As a result, it is has become easy to find yourself 10, 20, 30 years into your career questioning whether you are in the right job and are on the path to achieve the goals you created for yourself. Kaufman shares powerful stories of real people who took steps to realize their personal vision and goals. I believe this book gives people the courage to evaluate themselves and know they can transform their lives at any stage in life and still attain both success and happiness.”
“As someone with real life experience creating a second career later in life, Kristin Kaufman’s Is This Seat Taken? It’s Never Too Late to Find the Right Seat really spoke to me. It serves as inspiration for anyone who realizes a different path never taken. Her advice and wisdom are invaluable. I encourage anyone who seeks to shake up their professional life and make a change to read this book.”
“Kaufman shares valuable and inspirational life lessons through the vibrant stories of men and women who achieved success in the ‘second half’ of life. Her practi- cal advice provides readers with the confidence, drive, and ambition to persevere towards achieving an authentically successful life.”
“Kristin Kaufman’s latest book reads as an owner’s manual for life to those seeking wisdom and advice on how to finish strong.”
“In the fast-paced world we live in today, you can easily find yourself 20-plus years into your career before realizing you are not where you thought you would be. Kaufman gives you a powerful set of stories about people who have found incred- ible success in this stage of their life. All of us can learn so much from people who have found success and who have faced some of the same questions we might have. Every story shouts out that hard work and perseverance to overcome a vari- ety of tough odds is always rewarded with incredible life experiences.”
“Having the pleasure of personally knowing Kristin Kaufman, I am continually inspired by her wisdom, experience and perspective on life. In her newest book, she has done a masterful job of putting in words, real life stories that can serve as an inspiration to anyone who is considering transforming their lives and venturing into new territories to achieve more meaningful life experiences.”
“I also was inspired at age fifty to do something completely different from anything I’d done before, so Kaufman’s stories really resonated with me.”
“Kristin Kaufman is a truth teller and a great story teller. If you are ready to learn, her message is the one you want to hear.”
“Using a factual short story approach and then providing personal insights and analysis Kaufman gives us a framework on how we should all approach this extended life that most baby boomers are now experiencing. We all have the opportunity to do it better, do it differently, or do whatever we have always dreamed of doing this second time around. We should all be inspired by this book and take full advantage of this opportunity.”
This book has been a game changer for me ! At 47 years old I needed a complete change of direction proffessionally and financially. I was nervous about reinventing my self and could I start over and be successful ? Kristin Kaufman’s book is uplifting and an honest portrayal of those who did just that ! Her book will motivate you and give you the courage to find your seat at any age . I am happy to say after reading her book many times , I found comfort in her words when I had doubt creep in .. And I can say with excitement ” I have found my seat ” !!! A must read !!!
Kristin has gathered stories that will inspire, encourage and challenge anyone at almost any stage of renewal or reinvention of career choice. I also found her book to be a great gift for friends who needed a boost of confidence or affirmation in their new ventures.
Once again, Kristin S. Kaufman has written a thought provoking book guiding you through life’s challenges. These stories are sure to inspire you to choose your path regardless of the timing. It’s a must read even if you believe you are sitting in the right seat today.
“Kristin Kaufman is a truth teller and a great story teller. If you are ready to learn, her message is the one you want to hear.”
This book is an inspiration for anyone at any age
She’s done it again…just a reminder that you are never too old to change your life and the lives around you.
In the fast-paced world we live in today, you can easily find yourself 10, 20, 30 years into your career before realizing you are not where you thought you would be. Kristin Kaufman shares powerful stories to give people the courage to take a leap of faith, believe in themselves, and know they can transform their lives at any stage in life to realize their dreams.
I read this book myself in one sitting. I found it thoughtlyfully researched and well written. Personally, it hit me at the right time in my life. It is inspiring to read how people “find or fall into their life’s alignment”. I have since given this book to 3 friends and each have commented back to me that is has been helpful to them.
If you regret not wholeheartedly pursuing your most passionate interest and talent then you’ll dive into this book of inspiring stories and practical advice of diverse individuals whose common characteristic is, as Kaufman discovered, that “their transformation came late in life. The book’s core and credible message? It’s never too late or too difficult to start and surprise yourself and others about the remarkable thing you can accomplish.
What an amazing read. This book is inspiring, uplifting, and full to the brim with great advice and encouragement. I felt as though it were written solely for me. The very moment I finished it, I immediately started over with highlighter in hand only to realize I was “coloring” every line! No matter your age, or current seat, this book will influence you in a most positive way.
A quick and inspiring read, especially for those in mid-life/mid-career wondering “what happened” or “what’s next.” In a world that seems focused on disruptive technology and constant change, the stories of people who found their success “late” in life are encouraging reminders that hard work, perseverance, experience and perspective do pay off.
