Perhaps you’re still in the job you’ve held for decades and fantasizing about what else you could be doing at this point in your life. Or, maybe you’ve already “retired” but are ready for a new career. Wherever you are or whatever you’re thinking, you’re not alone if you’re contemplating an “encore” career, and if you are, there are plenty of resources to help you think through the concept and plenty of examples of older adults taking the plunge and sharing their experiences.

Career coach and second-career expert Nancy Collamer, who founded the website My Lifestyle Career, has produced a guidebook to help you identify 25 questions to consider when crafting your next career step. Her guidebook advises that you take your time, consider your values, skills, and strengths and spell out your hopes and dreams before taking the plunge. You can find her ideas here, but do go to her website to download the resource yourself and sign up for her regular newsletter.

Or, take a look, and listen, to the podcast by host Andy Levine called Second Act Stories. You’ll come to know individuals from a range of backgrounds and professions who give you the “before” and “after” perspective on what it’s like to change career lanes. Levine also provides lists of resources and helpful lessons learned from numerous podcast episodes. Finally, you’ll enjoy reading the personal story of 65-year-old Dr. Peter Glatz, who sold his 4-decade dental practice to enter the high stakes world of restaurant cooking. Certainly, a move driven by passion and heat. So put on your apron and read about his life-changing shift here.