In this episode, I reflect on the birthdays I’ve had, my age, and my mortality. Age is a concept that has changed over time for me. I used to think 50 was old, and now I realize I still have so much life to live ahead of me. As I ponder how I will take care of Jack and analyze my decisions, I also think about how I have improved as a person.
Key Takeaways:
[4:27] The concept of age is a funny thing
[9:09] Realizing I was halfway to 30
[11:40] Turning 30 and looking at myself in the mirror
[12:27] When I was 40 I had just had Molly and my life took a turn
[13:46] Being 50 and having multiple part time jobs to pay the bills
[15:30] I haven’t celebrated my birthday since Molly died
[17:14] Having a baby in my late 50s and thinking about my mortality
[18:35] Thinking about adopting a baby and what I want my future to be
[20:54] Finally starting to take better care of myself physically
[23:59] College was not the best time of my life, it doesn’t need to be
[28:18] You do not have to rush with life
[30:10] Being in great physical shape
[31:46] Thinking about death
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