As you age what would you do differently..

[jpjulian]

I wish I had never smoked. I quit 42 years ago but I don't think my lungs ever fully recovered. I also wish I had never drank liquor. That stuff took control of my life and damn near killed me. Haven't touched a drop now for over 3 years and counting.

 

[Kittitas George]

I regret not taking off more time when my kids were younger. My oldest is now a mom and another on the way. My wife is the babysitter 4 days a week. I missed first day of school for her untill starting in 5th grade. My middle daughter i tried a little harder but work was still pulling at me. I did go to a lot of her softball games and wrestling tournaments. She just graduated high school and ships out to the Navy in August. Im tearing up about that. She will be gone for 5 years. Then still got my younger daughter in school that i can try and make it better. I am looking forward to the grandsons to have as my lil hunting buddies.

When we get to the very end no one will say "I should have worked more". Trying to keep up, catch up or get ahead of Bill Gates is very hard. I never tried and I had a few years head start on him. Knowing when 'enough is enough' is an important part of living and preserving your mental health.

 

[ebb]

Not age

 

[gero]

Well...there’s some irony here but despite a life-long commitment to health, that is proper diet, cardio, weight training and so on, what can be briefly described as “an adventurous lifestyle” has left me with injuries that are really costing me today, 30 to 40 years later.

So, I would have not placed myself in such risk had I known...I’ll just let it go at that. Too much to say!

Oh bull, you would have done exactly the same....live fast, die young n' leave a good looking corpse! James Dean...So do all that, eat well, cardio, etc....as vs. drink your ass off, use substances, ride Harleys and fast women and DIE JUST THE SAME....

 

[Bob3700]

At 67, I have many regrets. But can't change the past. But I've also done some pretty cool stuff. Built a racecar, raced motorcycles, had lots of fun hobbies. The one thing I did right was raising my son. He never got in trouble. Coached his soccer teams for 5 years. Always made time for him. Today he's 38, Master Sargent, will retire in Jan 25.
He owns 2 homes and has 2 boys 8 & 3.

If I die tomorrow I die a happy man because of him. He shows me what a good job I did as a Dad.

Congrats on raising a fine son. As the father of a daughter, many came calling. I. always made a point to comment to parents who raised a gentleman. Not all were raised respectful, they saw the door on their way flying out!

 

[Bob3700]

Oh bull, you would have done exactly the same....live fast, die young n' leave a good looking corpse! James Dean...So do all that, eat well, cardio, etc....as vs. drink your ass off, use substances, ride Harleys and fast women and DIE JUST THE SAME....

Yes we all die in the end, BUT that end often comes a bit sooner ( and a bit more painful) to the wild child. I have already buried my share of gone too soon’s!

 

[AccelR8]

Oh bull, you would have done exactly the same....live fast, die young n' leave a good looking corpse! James Dean...So do all that, eat well, cardio, etc....as vs. drink your ass off, use substances, ride Harleys and fast women and DIE JUST THE SAME....

Well I DID do half of what you suggest. I didn't drink my ass off or use substances. The other two...to say it was a wild ride might be accurate!

 

[Lucky Shooter]

At 88, I look back at enjoying a very good life----some regrets but I didn't allow them to
spoil the rest. Some of the bad sure was fun though.

My father was very generous in allowing me to hunt and fish with him and his buddies---had to behave in adult fashion while wishing I could have more kids round.

My advice was usually simple but enduring to this day.

"You don't have to be a buddy with anybody but you owe everybody courtesy and respect."
This simple thing has served me well for many years.

"Go downhill to find water."

"When driving on muddy roads, get over the right on hills."

I was not allowed to carry a loaded shotgun until the old guys thought I would be safe,
especially when going through fences.

I was the luckiest kid around and knew it.

Later on, I was able to do such things with my sons----life has been good.

A. Weldy

 

[Jr solocam]

When I came home from Vietnam I was messed up and I didn't even know it! I thought it was OK to get drunk almost every night and go looking for fights. Thank goodness I married my childhood sweetheart. I don't know how, but she stuck by me. She saved my life. She passed away in 2016. I wish I could return to my 20s and tell her how much she meant to me. Now, at 78 I am pretty much financially set, but I wish I could also have a chance to tell all my uncles and aunts who helped me how much I loved them.

That is really awesome. Thank you.

 

[ArtinNC]

Just glad I'm 83 1/2 .

 

[Michshooter]

I started as a carpenter at 21 now I’m 43, I feel used up with a lot of life to live and locked into my profession because I would have to take a 50% cut in pay to do it.

At the very least I’d tell my younger self not to work 60hrs a week and ask for help instead of doing it on my own. I give that same advice to every young guy I run into in the industry

 

[bpd459]

My 2 biggest regrets in life were getting out of my beloved US Air Force, and marrying my ex wife. Though we had 2 great sons it was hell. My first love and I reconnected have been together for 15yrs. 30yrs of Cop work was cool, but I relish my military time.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I wish I had never smoked. I quit 42 years ago but I don't think my lungs ever fully recovered. I also wish I had never drank liquor. That stuff took control of my life and damn near killed me. Haven't touched a drop now for over 3 years and counting.

Good on you!!

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

You young guys.... if there is something you like/enjoy doing, work wise, switch NOW. You will excel in your 'new' profession. If you cannot do it easily, try to move asap, over time. As you can guess, I regret staying in my field when I should/ maybe switched to other field of work. I have been successful lawyer for many years. There can be many reasons your line of work turns to shit. The work itself, or the environment for the work itself. In my world, the environment turned to shit. Don't be afraid to change cities to be closer to good friends. If you are good at what you do will find a place in your new city!!

Dwelling on egrets will get you nothing, and can be horrible to your mind set. Get your situation squared away, chart a new course, and get moving!! If your partner is not on board, be prepared to make some hard decisions. Via con Dios.

 

[Nature Boy]

I should have held onto those Microsoft shares I bought for $3/share back in ‘91

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I should have held onto those Microsoft shares I bought for $3/share back in ‘91

For about seven years straight, Barrons' smartest writers talked about MSFT PE being outrageous. According to a good friend...

 

[Link]

I would have gone to collage, if I had of known it was free.
Retired at 79, wish I had done it earlier - health reasons. I had a love hate relationship w my business.

 

[Lee Whitsel]

At almost 75 I never had much in money or wealth. But I got rich at march in about 1963 when I gave my life to The Lord Jesus Christ. He keep me on the straight and narrow from drugs, booze, tobacco and the wrong buddies. My fellow class mates died in fast cars, drug o.d., jailed for crime, etc. God keep on the clean side of the law and I'm thankful.

 

[Bill K]

No real regrets at 86, but I do wish I would have taken better care and protection of my ears and hearing in all the years I was shooting and not thinking of hearing protection.

 

[Cecil S.]

As you age what would you do differently..​

Not a lot really. I’ve said for decades that if I got a week in the sun on the porch after I retire, that I’d have met my goal. Been retired nearly a year now. Got my week. Every day since then is icing on the cake.

Hunted more last year than I have in many years. Home cooked meals instead of drive through or restaurants. Not having to deal with shortcomings of jobs and projects. I retired with over 750k Hilton Points; have no desire to go anywhere after having to go everywhere. Hell it’s kind of hard for me to convince myself to drive more than 20 miles anymore. A career spent traveling here, there, and yonder makes one appreciate home.

I will say this though, I never fully appreciated how quickly time passes. If you want or think you want to do something, better do it…

Amen Bro!