When you were growing up, did you ace anything? One day one of my siblings called me and gave me a piece of unsolicited advice, and that is for me to be good in one of three he had in mind.

1) Be outstanding in your studies.

2) Be a party animal.

3) Excel in sports.

Being the youngest of five siblings, I am well versed in the world of “unwanted” advice to hand me downs! I don’t know my brother’s rationale behind his three choices. Ideally, if you are natural or gifted at something, your parents will initially identify that gift as the 1st base, then your teachers at school as the 2nd base, and of course, your buddies will notice it too as the 3rd base. As a late bloomer, you knew all along that you were talented; however, you missed out on parents identifying your gifts; the teachers encouraged you, and your buddies noticed it. Are you a late bloomer? Work with a coach to maximize your potential. “Doubt Kills More Dreams Than Failure”.