Martha Stewart, the iconic lifestyle entrepreneur, recently made headlines as the oldest woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. She inspired people worldwide to break the ageism stereotypes by defying age-related barriers and stereotypes. This serves as a powerful reminder that age is no limitation when it comes to pursuing our dreams.

In her own words from The Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart looks at being the oldest woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a symbol of healthy living. She took the task as a challenge and enjoyed the title of holding the record for the oldest woman on the cover. It was also her chance to embrace change, evolve, and be fearless. 

Martha Stewart also hopes her cover inspires people of all generations to challenge themselves to try new opportunities, regardless of age. And that has been the motto of Age Brilliantly all along for our purposeful longevity mission. In this age of so many revolutions, technological advancements, and growth opportunities, we should never let our age hold us back. 

We must start redefining our age now because we are looking towards a potential 100-year-old life. That means the linear and stereotypical framework toward retirement and old age is no longer valid to lean on. Around us, there are multiple examples of people well into the later years of their life ruling their industries, like Iris Apfel, Maye Musk, Carmen Dell’Orefice, etc. 

We must start consciously believing and working towards embracing the opportunities in our life regardless of age. Only then can we make our life purposeful and fulfilling. Otherwise, letting our age bring in barriers and accepting that old age hurdles limit us will put us in a quicksand amidst a rapidly evolving world, which will only hinder our journey and growth. 

We can learn many lessons from Martha Stewart to begin our journey toward purposeful living. For instance, we must continue pursuing our passions, goals, and dreams throughout our lives. There is no “right age” for starting on a new opportunity or adventure that will contribute towards our growth. For example, going back to college, doing a diploma, etc. 

We must continue to expand our horizons and embrace a lifelong learning mindset. Additionally, we must actively build a resilient and positive mindset about overcoming setbacks in our path toward purposeful living. Fostering a supportive community that believes in the same message can be tremendously helpful. It will also allow us to motivate each other. 

Lastly, we must always prioritize physical and mental well-being to thrive at any age. Martha Stewart’s historic Sports Illustrated cover is a testament to the indomitable spirit and endless possibilities at any age. Her story encourages us to challenge societal norms, pursue our passions, and continuously learn and grow. 

Regardless of age, we can take inspiration from Martha Stewart’s journey and embrace the belief that we are never too old to achieve greatness. Share your thoughts below on our forum to add more to this conversation. Register now to join our movement.