Episode 54: We all have a second act waiting to be discovered. Ron Kinschert

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Ron Kinsherf's unexpected journey from a 30-year career in IT sales to becoming a children's book author at 63 proves it's never too late to discover your true calling. After reaching a breaking point with corporate stress, a simple conversation with his wife and an observation of his grandson playing led to a completely new creative path writing stories about ant colonies that mirror human experiences.

• Growing up in Quincy, Illinois after losing his father at age 5, Ron was raised by his working mother who became the community's first psychiatric nurse
• Childhood dream of becoming a sports broadcaster like Jack Buck led to a communications degree and brief career in radio
• Transitioned to IT sales for financial stability while keeping creative outlets like play-by-play announcing on the side
• Found the courage to quit his stressful career at 63 when his wife simply said "Just quit, we'll figure something out"
• Created the "Baker's Patio" series about an ant colony facing human-like challenges after watching his grandson stomp on anthills
• Has published 8 children's books with 13 more written and ready for publication
• Focuses on subtle life lessons in his stories that stimulate conversation between adult readers and children
• Discovered passion for promoting literacy, refusing to visit classrooms without bringing books to give away
• Advises finding something you enjoy that makes others smile, even if you can't change careers completely

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