An exploration of what it means to be a late bloomer in a culture obsessed with SAT scores and early success, and how finding one's way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness. Based on several years of research, personal experience, and interviews with neuroscientists and psychologists, and countless people at different stages of their careers, Late Bloomers reveals how and when we achieve our full potential--and why today's focus on early success is so misguided, and even harmful.

Includes discussion guide.

Our early bloomer obsession -- The cruel fallacy of human measurement -- A kinder clock for human development -- Worth the wait: the six strengths of late bloomers -- Create your own healthy culture -- Quit! subversive advice for late bloomers -- The superpower that is self-doubt -- Slow to grow? repot yourself in a better garden -- Late bloomers: the long run.