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Starting Something New at 62 — Why It’s Never Too Late to Build Something Great

Mark Thompson
3 min readFeb 8, 2025

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A few weeks ago, I did something most people wouldn’t expect from someone my age, I started a YouTube channel for gamers.

It’s been an incredible experience.

Yesterday alone, my videos got 1,800 views. I’ve picked up over 100 subscribers in just two weeks, and I’m already on my way to monetization.

At 62, I’ve proven to myself and others that age is not a barrier to success in the digital world.

Many people over 50 believe certain myths about starting something new, whether it’s a business, a YouTube channel, or any other venture.

Let’s play Mythbusters!

“Starting a Business (or Channel) is Too Complicated”

Decades ago, launching a business required serious capital, technical know-how, and infrastructure.

Today, the tools to create content and build a business are more accessible than ever.

My gaming channel didn’t require expensive equipment or complicated setups; I send a stream from my Xbox to Twitch (it’s built-in) and then download it and edit it.

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Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson

Written by Mark Thompson

Veteran Content Marketer, Keeping it Simple and Sharing What Works in my regular newsletter: https://substack.com/@simpleisprofit

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