Thirty eight

Last week I turned 38. A friend said I should write one of those “things I’ve learned in how old you are lists”. So here goes…

(disclaimer: I’m not proclaiming any major wisdom here, just a quick reflection)

In no particular order:

• Relationships are living and have to be nourished.
• Good taste can be developed.
• Being selfish is at the root of most of my challenges.
• I hope I never stop loving to learn.
• Cherish the gap between starting and mastering.
• Give yourself deadlines.
• Learn to write well.
• I love going to the movies by myself.
• I used to be a morning person.
• Living life is a collaboration.
• Value your values.
• You can only control your actions and attitudes.
• Carry a notebook with you everywhere.
• God then wife then kids then friends.
• Staying curious is the greatest thing I’ve done for my career.
• Success is a planned event.
• Anyone can go stupid (at any time).
• We can disagree and still be friends.
• Discipline is a muscle. I feel like mine has atrophied.
• Most decisions you make aren’t good or bad until later.
• There is no heart bigger than a mother’s.
• “Man mornings” with my boys are invaluable.
• “Mini moons” with my wife are irreplaceable.
• Create more. Consume less.
• The healthcare system is laughable.
• Sometimes owning your own business isn’t fun.
• Whenever I slow down, I’m overcome with thankfulness.
• I’m more aware that I don’t know what I don’t know. And that it’s a lot.
• Learning to think for yourself on your own is one of the most important things to learn.
• Gaining a love for math is essential.
• My ego is the most expensive thing I own.
• Aim small. miss small.
• I’m convinced golf is more than a game.
• Dealing with your parents getting older is hard.
• I care less about the things I used to care for, and more about the things I used to care less about.
• I’m pretty good at trivia.
• I’m pretty horrible with cars, lawns and politics.
• I forget that I’m almost 40 until I play soccer.

Until next time.

Honestly,

David