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Dreams Don’t Expire: Broadway Star Troy Horne On Purpose, Perseverance & Reinventing Success After 40 (Inspirational)
Season 3 Episode 221
Feeling “behind” after 40—what if this is your most powerful chapter?
In this inspirational, motivational conversation, Broadway star, musician, three-time bestselling author and mentor Troy Horne shares how to reinvent your purpose after 40.
From Star Search to Rent on Broadway, interviewing legends like Kobe Bryant, Troy opens up about his transformation from musician and Broadway performer to self-published author selling over 300,000 books, including Mental Toughness for Young Athletes and his upcoming book Middle Management: How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life. Troy reveals the mindset, discipline, and faith that fuel a second act.
If you’ve battled self-doubt, burnout, or the fear of starting over, this episode is your motivational speech to refocus, take action, and ignite your dream—no matter your age. This is motivation for anyone ready to move from “maybe someday” to now.
If you’re over 40 and juggling career changes, family, or a stalled dream, you’re not alone. This episode connects your current struggles—burnout, rejection, fear of starting over—to practical steps for a purpose-driven, motivated life rooted in identity, faith, and daily action.
Takeaways:
Second-Act Blueprint: How to clarify purpose, build momentum, and create an aligned brand that opens doors (even if you’re starting late).
- Resilience & Mindset: Tools to reframe rejection, stay motivated through setbacks, and turn discipline into confidence.
- Daily Systems That Stick: Simple morning routines and focus habits to protect energy, reduce anxiety, and keep you moving toward your dream.
Hit play now to get Troy’s step-by-step, real-life strategies for reigniting your purpose and building unstoppable momentum—starting today.
Troy's contact info:
Mental Toughness For Young Athletes Book: Amazon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troyhorneofficial
Website: https://www.troyhorne.com
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