A new series of inspiring stories from the New York Times proves, whether it's a new cause or career, "It's Never Too Late".

How one recent grad successfully navigated the highs and lows of the job search process and landed the perfect opportunity!

When life as you know it flips upside down, what does it mean for your career? In Brenna’s case, surviving a near-death experience meant motivation to tackle both her career aspirations and her life to its fullest.

Overworked and in out and out of hospitals, Randee completely uprooted her life in search of health and wellness.

Tamar and her team help top businesses and brands shed messages that no longer serve them and drive positive change by helping them crystalize the messages that matter most.

When Melissa’s path hit some rough territory, including losing her home in a California wildfire, this competitive athlete put her grit to the test and turned her part-time passions for outdoor excursions and writing nature-inspired children’s stories into an exciting career adventure!

Have you ever been fired and felt like it was the end of the world? Or, thought you would never get hired again?

For some reason, I find most people hesitate to apply for their dream jobs if they are not %100 qualified for the position. For example, the position asks for 5 years experience and they only have 3.

Check out our Off the Curb profile stories and you’ll see examples of people who have jumped career lanes or started a business to get off the curb!

If your transition includes starting a new business and getting it off the ground seems harder than expected, you’re not alone!

Imagine that your work is always interesting, constantly evolving and never boring. You have taken charge of your work and the future of your career. You are the “ CEO” of your life and doing what you love.

I loved Nancy Meyer’s film, The Intern. If you haven’t seen it, Robert De Niro plays Ben an affable 70 year old widower and former executive who has trouble finding work.

No one is more emblematic of the latter than Detroit native Jevona Watson whose curb moment included acting on a long held dream to serve up inspiration one sip at a time.

Spontaneity is never far from Denevan who as a visual artist with some notoriety, has left a mark by creating massive scale temporary land art using natural sources such as sand and ice.

Have you ever dreamed of turning your “side hustle” into a full time gig? Then take a cue from Farmbelly founder Michelle Aronson who nurtured her love for Irish butter, sweet potatoes and potluck dinners into a full time entrepreneurial adventure.

Career experts estimate that 80% of available jobs are never advertised. 80%! In a world of Monster, Indeed, and Craigslist (and the millions of jobs they post each year) that fact seems hard to accept.

What do you do when you finally pay off your student loans? If you’re Justin Lind, and have a deep yearning you aren’t meant to be an engineer for the rest of your career, you quit your job, buy a one way ticket to Istanbul and trust you’ll not only figure out the next leg of your travels but also your life!

Some people seem to know from an early age exactly what they want and where they’re headed. For others, the answer is tougher.

A pivotal moment at a summer job working for a men’s clothing store taught 17 year old Gabe Nelson that it’s never too early to follow your instincts to make a change.

Strength in What Remains is the not-to-miss true account of Deo (short for Deogratias) Niyizonkizain’s prolific American journey written by Pulitzer-prize winner Tracy Kidder.

Inspired by the feeling gained from a single word, Alexandra Gove followed her heart and her ingenuity across multiple continents to create a home decor brand intended to bring joy, comfort and meaning to life’s every day moments.

In a strong departure from her initial career in international banking, Shereen Abdel-Meguid credits finding her true calling to a particularly poignant curb moment; a chance encounter with a young boy named Henry who inspired Sherry to pursue a new path “saving tiny hearts” around the world.

What happens when your boss offers you a promotion? “Give your two weeks notice and quit,” says Sommer Chaka, who skipped out on the new position but created a fulfilling new career instead.

Credit two Off the Curb moments; a tumor when she was 23 and one exceptionally dreary Seattle winter for flashlighting the way to Dr. Lynn Von Schneidau’s career which includes not only running a naturopathic medical practice, but also leading transformational healing retreats in some of the world’s most beautiful places.