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Joan H. Young Trailblazing at 75: Joan H. Young on Hiking 4,800 Miles Twice and Writing 17 Books At age 75, most people are slowing down....

Joan’s words on my podcast still ring in my ears: “The trail teaches you that you’re never really finished.” At 75, she’s out-hiking most people half her age, writing her 18th book, and showing us all that passion can outpace time. The lesson? If Joan can charge forward on a 4,800-mile trail — twice — what’s stopping you from charging after your dream?

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