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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

At 56, I can say these are great points. But I’d emphasize the value of relationships and family beyond what you posit in #6. Having been to a lot of weddings and funerals, at the side of dying loved ones, and with the same guy for 40 years, I’ve felt the power of loyal and loving relationships—the people you can count on through all of life’s chapters.

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Meghan Huber's avatar

Thank you. All the best for the next lap!

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In Pursuit of the Customer's avatar

Resonates hugely! Keep it coming Brad!

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Brad Stulberg's avatar

Thank you!

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Tim Elliott's avatar

very good

very accurate

🙏🏻

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Jan's avatar

Thank you for this wisdom. I needed to hear #10.

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Cathie Campbell's avatar

“What fulfills you is the person you become along the way.” Evolving each day without stagnation or recrimination, just remaining eager to enjoy the process.

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Thomas Corr's avatar

Generally correct. But #22 ... Pero, todo claro, senor no es Colombiano. Y a punto, ver su cultura, hace decisiones más funcional.

Y Colombianas ... wasting time con las otras chicas.

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Chris Z's avatar

Not sure when my Midlife begins (or ends) but this is a collection of profound truths that I completely agree with.

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Kenny Fraser's avatar

I love this so apologies for being picky. Process and Journey are not the same thing to me. I have a pathological aversion to process - I either developed this from years of working in consultancy or I became a consultant because I hate process, not sure which.

For me the journey is about curiosity. Doing, exploring and learning. Process conjures up repetition and staleness in my mind.

Great post though - thanks

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Karl Rysted's avatar

Absolutely. Happy birthday! I turned 64 yesterday (and ran 7.6 miles to celebrate).

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Alan Good's avatar

Hit me right between the eyes, Brad. 3, 5, and 14 especially.

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Jonathan S. Bean's avatar

100% yes

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