"It's a relief in some ways to finally come to the realization that no matter how hard you hustle, it isn't going to happen. Removes a lot of stress and anxiety as new, more realistic, and informed goals are crafted."
I add it here because I replied with some relevance to this subject:
Yes--and I have been fascinated of late with older people telling their stories of realizing a new dream later on, after another dream died--I am trying to live into that discipline, that rhythm, that hope.
I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes on the subject:
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known. ” ― Garrison Keillor
Thanks for the encouragement. I wonder if older people see people our age work this stuff out in real time and they say: "Yep--that's how it works, youngin" ;-)
One reader said this on Social media in response:
"It's a relief in some ways to finally come to the realization that no matter how hard you hustle, it isn't going to happen. Removes a lot of stress and anxiety as new, more realistic, and informed goals are crafted."
I add it here because I replied with some relevance to this subject:
Yes--and I have been fascinated of late with older people telling their stories of realizing a new dream later on, after another dream died--I am trying to live into that discipline, that rhythm, that hope.
I'm reminded of one of my favorite quotes on the subject:
“Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known. ” ― Garrison Keillor
This is among your best ever, David. I love it!
Thanks for the encouragement. I wonder if older people see people our age work this stuff out in real time and they say: "Yep--that's how it works, youngin" ;-)
This is so spot on and helpful, Dave! Thanks for writing it!
thanks for reading!