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June 20, 2025 β€’ 15 mins

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Can you really change your life at any age? Watch this incredible military veteran's transformation from 25-year soldier to bestselling author!

Joseph Bolton proves it's NEVER too late for a career change. After serving 25 years in the military, including deployment in Afghanistan, he completely transformed his life by pursuing his passion for storytelling and uncovered his amazing family heritage.

πŸ”₯ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: βœ… How to successfully change careers after 50 βœ… Self-publishing secrets that actually work βœ… Research your family history like a pro βœ… Turn your passion into a profitable business βœ… Military transition tips for veterans

πŸ’‘ KEY TAKEAWAYS: β†’ Talk to older relatives NOW (before it's too late) β†’ Don't let age stop your dreams β†’ Military skills transfer to entrepreneurship β†’ Heritage research can become your business

Joseph's book series "Old Grandmother's Tree" features 450+ illustrations and tells the incredible story of his Algonquin ancestor Mitiokoku from the 1600s. He's now a successful author selling across Canada and New England.

🌐 CONNECT WITH JOSEPH: πŸ“– Website: www.oldgrandmotherstree.com πŸ“§ Email: Eltonje36Rumer@gmail.com

UPCOMING BOOKS: πŸ“š "The Dance of Creation" (Summer 2025) πŸ“š "Little Round You" (2026)

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