I just turned 37. Had friends over on the weekend, and family over last night. Everyone was very generous!
It's hard to believe that statistically my life is half over... what have I learned last year?
- Have few vices, but cultivate the ones that you have. For example, if you are going to smoke, smoke a good cigar and relish the experience. Not only will this help to moderate the vice (good cigars are expensive) but you will enjoy them so much more.
- Nothing beats having kids. They're worth giving up anything for and they teach you so much about yourself that it's crazy.
- Everything good in life is messy. As Gabe says: "life is messy, we clean it up."
- After kids, being married is the next hardest and next best thing you can do.
- Do things on your time, not on someone else's. E.g. get a PVR and watch tv shows when you want, not when the channels want you to. Rent a bunch of movies and rip them so you can watch them when you want. This allows you to put your family and kids first, and do these things in your spare time.
- Living in quiet and close to nature is important and allows you to feel grounded and in touch with your community.
- Activity is important. Make sure everyone gets some exercise every once in a while.
- When your wife is cooking, shut up and stay out of the kitchen. Hang out nearby, though so she can talk to you if she wants you.
