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A truly inspiring thread that everyone should read. Age is just a number. You don't have to have it all figured out by a certain age -- in fact, a majority of us don't find our paths until much later in life and that's OK. 

Everyone's journey is different, as author Tim Hiller says, "Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle, or your middle to someone else's end. Don't compare the start of your second quarter of life to someone else's third quarter."

Never give up on your dreams. 

Here are people who are accomplishing their dreams, regards of their age:

Sometimes, it's totally OK not to heed the advice of friends and your superiors -- especially when they're limiting your full-potential! Don't let anyone stop you from trying and doing what makes YOU happy! 

With or without hair, with extremely dark skin or a unique look as a result of rare disease, these amazing women have managed to glow all over social media platforms and to challenge traditional beauty standards. During this year, these women have documented their journey for self love and didn't let their unique look to make them feel less confident.