Good Story, and true. Passed up more money on many occasions because the cost wasn’t worth it. When I look at where I came from compared to where I am, I’m happy, when I see my kids growing and doing so well, I’m thrilled. My wife and I won’t be rich anytime soon, but we lack for nothing and have fun being around each other. My job is a challenge, but I know how to do it, generally like it, and I’m told I do it well. I feel successful. My only complaint, allergies are driving me nuts! I hope all of you have a good life too...without the alergies, of course.
I agree with all you say. I'm retired and my wife will be within weeks.
What I think about is this:
24/7/365 together may present a challenge, but we will deal with it.
FMCDH(BITS)
You my dear FRiend are breathing RAREFIED air..
You ARE successful because you realize it.. Too many folks haven't enjoyed that feeling of accomplishment, because they haven't taken the time to asses their own achievements, as a victory..
They squandered that opportunity, watching with envy the other guy on a higher rung of the latter, not knowing what he may have lost on the rise..
The real cause of a midlife crisis, is the recognition of the fractured pieces of dreams, scattered about, and left behind in relationships, after adding up the true cost of the climb.. I know all too well..