Here's how you can discover fresh avenues for personal and professional growth in late career.

In my post "What can Millennials learn from GenZ when it comes to job creation, job innovation and fulfilling careers?" I looked at the importance of building a 'creator mindset'. In your late career, it might not be enough to adopt a growth mindset to stay relevant and ahead of the market. Rather develop a 'creator mindset' to refine your ability to innovate on your own tasks and work by staying agile and proactive in responding to shifts in the industry. Moreover, following a "Creator Mindset" over an "Adaptability Mindset" you can gain more control over your career path by constantly reinventing yourself. After all, seeing change as an opportunity instead of a threat is crucial when you want to discover new paths in your late career.

Win back your entrepreneurial control and spirit: exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit by actively pursuing side hustles, freelance work, and startup ventures alongside your traditional employment. Identify opportunities, take risks, and seize control of your career path. By exploring new ventures, pursuing passion projects, and seeking opportunities for growth and autonomy, you can enhance your sense of fulfillment and drive a meaningful impact - even in your late career.

Utilize your extensive experience as your unfair advantage, focusing on what you want and don't want. I call this "Do What You Love - Reloaded." Customize your job to prioritize work that brings you joy, pleasure, and a sense of purpose. Try out different job roles, pursue passion projects, and maintain a good work-life balance. You have a clear understanding of what you want in life, enabling you to concentrate on tasks and projects that genuinely fulfill you and align with your personal values. This approach will enhance your job satisfaction and promote success in your career.

Discovering fresh avenues for personal and professional growth in a late career can be an exciting journey of self-discovery and reinvention. One effective approach is to take assessments like StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, or virtue assessments. These tools provide unique insights into your core strengths, personality traits, and virtues, helping you uncover hidden potentials and new interests. By understanding what naturally motivates and energizes you, you can identify new career paths, hobbies, or volunteer opportunities that align with your authentic self. Embracing these insights with a curious and open mind can lead to fulfilling and dynamic growth, even in the later stages of your career.

-Cultivate deeper friendships -Try new things -Try out new groups -Read and listen to people and ideas you disagree with -Make time for the gym and relaxation -Seek out self awareness by asking others to point things out