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Starting Law School at 50: Proof It’s Not Too Late, with our Guest Ron Mayer

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Midlife Circus: Gen X Reinvention
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Jan 28, 2026
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Summary

Message the Show In this episode, Brent and Rob sit down with longtime friend and guest Ron Mayer to explore what reinvention really looks like in midlife. Ron shares his remarkable journey—from college football and Division I basketball refereeing to financial services, building a successful barbershop business, and ultimately starting law school at age 50. Along the way, they talk openly about doubt, identity shifts, and the courage it takes to move toward something meaningful rather than r...