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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 11 O C T O B E R 7 , 2 0 2 4 AWA R D 4 0 U N D E R 4 0 Learn More | As a business leader, you know that the hardest climb isn't Denali or even Everest. It's the life-long leadership journey. But you don't have to go it alone. You can travel with an experienced guide who knows the lay of the land, and an elite team of peers who has your back. At Vistage, we call this living a "Life of Climb," and it's about showing up every day ready to be better and go further in your life. Vistage peer advisory groups represent a diverse community of industry leaders who are humble yet driven. Within each group, leaders have an opportunity to share expertise, challenge one another to think critically, and ultimately arrive at better decisions. Find out how some CEOs go further and higher. Contact Vistage Chair, George Casey 207-869-5491 | george.casey@vistagechair.com | vistage.com/chairs/george.casey MOST INSPIRING QUOTES HOW THEY RECHARGE LIFE AT 60 She who shows up wins. — Courtney Gary-Allen (Kayla Lewis) Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans. — John Lennon (Alex Maffucci) Never give in. Never, never, never, never — in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. — Winston Churchill (Clay Maker) This year we threw the honorees a curveball, asking where they saw themselves at the, um, ripe old age of 60. Most envisioned retirement or semi- retirement, with a life built around the mountains or water. Travel and family time were frequently mentioned. The 2024 class of the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 comes from a range of industries and a number of towns and cities around Maine. These folks are all up-and- comers in their own ways. Here are a few outtakes from the 40 Under 40 profiles. I am the luckiest nerd in the world. My basement is a converted arcade and board game room, with a small recording studio for me to make acoustic guitar covers of video game renditions. For me, there is no better way to relax than watching my kids enjoy pinball with a backtrack of some lo-fi Nintendo music. — Brandon McDonald I enjoy spending time outside going on long walks, hiking or biking. I also recharge by feeding my creative side by drawing, painting or trying out a new craft. — Samantha Mason Spending time with my family, ordering Indian or Pakistani takeout from local restaurants, and enjoying staycations at local hotels in the Greater Portland area. — Muhammad Humza Khan