Never Too Late
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Never Too LateIf you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.
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More MotivationThe world is filled with doubters. Even men and women of vision have failed miserably to embrace a transformational idea. So, if you wonder why no one understands your idea - this list of mind boggling quotes might make you feel a little better.
Hall of Fame Guidelines
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The Purpose of the Growing Bolder Hall of FameThe GB Hall of Fame exists to immortalize the later life accomplishments of men and women worldwide.
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Nominating and Selection ProcessAnyone can nominate a candidate for the GB Hall of Fame by completing the official nomination form soon to be available at growingbolder.com. The nomination form must include appropriate documentation including a resume and non-returnable photo.
Possible 2008 Living Nominees
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Maya AngelouBorn: April 4, 1927
Author, poet, playwright, actress, director, educator and activist who overcame homelessness to become one of the nation's most celebrated women. -
George Blair (Banana George)Born: Jan. 22, 1915
The ageless icon is arguably the greatest barefoot waterskier of all-time. Now in his mid-90's Banana still skis on a regular basis. -
Jimmy CarterBorn: Oct. 1, 1924
Best known as the boy from a rural farming town in Georgia who went on to become the 39th President of the United States. -
Walter CronkiteBorn: Nov. 4, 1916
For nearly two decades, Americans overwhelmingly turned to Walter Cronkite for the day's news. -
John GlennBorn: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998. -
Nelsen MandelaBorn: July 18, 1918
He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population. -
Sandra Day O'ConnorBorn: March 26, 1930
A mother of three from Arizona, Sandra Day O'Connor is best-known as as the first female Supreme Court Justice. -
Alan GreenspanBorn March 6, 1926
As Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan was, arguably, the most powerful financial figure in the world for decades. He wielded enormous influence as economic advisor to presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan.
Possible 2008 Historical Nominees
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Susan B. AnthonyBorn: Feb. 15, 1820 Died: March 13, 1906
Susan B. Anthony was a social reformer best known as a women's rights leader, but she also campaigned against slavery. -
Clara BartonBorn: Dec, 25, 1821 Died: April 12, 1912
A true pioneer, Clara Barton is best known as the founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to countless wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields. -
Michelangelo BuonarrotiBorn: March 6, 1475 Died: Feb 18, 1564
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, architect, painter and poet in the period known as the High Renaissance. -
Winston ChurchillBorn: Nov. 30, 1874 Died: Jan. 24,1965
Sir Winston Churchill was an English statesman best known as the Prime Minister who led England during World War II in the years 1940 through 1945. -
Albert EinsteinBorn: March 14, 1879 Died: April 18, 1955
A German-born theoretical physicist of profound genius who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century. -
Ben FranklinBorn: Jan. 17, 1706 Died: April 17, 1790
One of America's founding fathers, famous for being a printer, author, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, inventor and statesmen. -
Thomas JeffersonBorn: April 13, 1743 Died: July 4, 1826
Most famous as the author the Declaration of Independence, he voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era. -
Grandma MosesBorn: Sept. 7, 1860 Died: Dec. 13, 1961
One of the most famous American folk artists of all-time, Anna Roberts taught herself to paint when she was in her mid-70s. -
Florence NightingaleBorn: May 12, 1820 Died: Aug. 13, 1910
Recognized as the founder of modern nursing and one of the most famous women in history. -
Leroy "Satchel" PaigeBorn: July 7, 1906 Died: June 8, 1982
A right-handed pitcher and legendary storyteller, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was one of the greatest baseball players of all-time. -
Pablo PicassoBor: Oct. 25, 1881 Died: April 8, 1973
Pablo Picasso is generally considered the most famous artist of the 20th century. -
Norman RockwellBorn: Feb. 3, 1894 Died: Nov, 8, 1978
His paintings and illustrations are known the world-over for their humorous look at everyday life in early 20th century America. -
Eleanor RooseveltBorn: Oct. 11, 1884 Died: Nov. 7, 1962
American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the best-known and most admired women in the world. -
Colonel Harland SandersBorn: Sept. 9, 1890 Died: Dec. 16, 1980
A symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, the Colonel began franchising his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants at the age of 65. -
Andres SegoviaBorn: Feb. 21, 1893 Died: June 2, 1987
Considered the greatest classical guitarist of all-time, Segovia is credited with elevating the guitar from a folk instrument. -
Mother TeresaBorn: Aug. 27, 1910 Died: Sept. 5, 1997
A Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work. -
Simon WiesenthalBorn: Dec. 31, 1908 Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps, Wiesenthal dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting anti-Semitism and prejudice against all people. -
Frank Lloyd WrightBorn: June 8, 1867 Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright was a pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect.