Name: Career decline isn't inevitable
Uploaded: 2020-05-04T16:34:45Z
Duration: 34 min 26 s
Description: As we age, we often feel like the clock starts ticking on our careers. But there are ways to sustain -- and even gain -- excellence over time. Meet a musician whose career ended too soon, and an entrepreneur and a social media star who defied the stereotypes on professional decline. They illuminate steps that fuel great second and third acts. (Audio only)

As we age, we often feel like the clock starts ticking on our careers. But there are ways to sustain -- and even gain -- excellence over time. Meet a musician whose career ended too soon, and an entrepreneur and a social media star who defied the stereotypes on professional decline. They illuminate steps that fuel great second and third acts. (Audio only)

WorkLife with Adam Grant: Career decline isn't inevitable

Career decline isn't inevitable

Fluid vs. crystallized intelligence: As we age, our capacity for innovation shifts, requiring adaptation for sustained excellence.

Exploring new domains and embracing experimentation can lead to career rejuvenation, proving it's never too late to pivot.

Fluid intelligence peaks may decline with age, yet crystallized intelligence grows, enhancing problem-solving from amassed knowledge.