At 56, Kevin Finke is not winding down. He is still becoming. A reflection on ageism in the workplace, the value of experience, and why adaptability, curiosity, and wisdom matter at every stage of a career.

Some people enter our lives and awaken possibilities we cannot yet see in ourselves. This is a reflection on the teachers, coaches, mentors, and leaders who help shape who we become—and the responsibility we all carry to do the same for others.