As you age what would you do differently..

[Rick in Oregon]

Interesting question.
I'll just say like others that if had any idea that I'd live this long (77) I sure as chit would have taken much better care of my body and not put it through 30 surgeries dating from RVN, a plane crash, Harley's, dirt bikes, car crashes......too many others to mention. Wild living takes a toll.

But hey, still here, can still shoot and do most of the stuff I enjoy, so.....really NO regrets.

 

[n.c.outlaw2024]

i don't think i'd nessacarily do anything different. maybe drink less excercise more is all i can think of atm

 

[PDS]

Yep. In 1986, I should have bought Microsoft stock instead of building a new race car.

Yep. But Bill Gates never had his name on the side of a race car.

 

[jackson1]

My old boss told me a long time ago that the people who never made mistakes, don't do anything. I view a life without regrets the same way. My personal view of my life is that I have been truly blessed. Spend my days now thanking God, making my sons and grandkids lives better, and do a little shooting on the side. I wish everyone could do as well as me or better.

 

[Jon Leary]

I am 85 and just bought a new motorcycle.

 

[CJ6]

I guess paying more attention to the stories of family from my grandparents and parents. I've made my choices, some good some bad, but I think I've raised a good family and we're happy.

 

[Alexander-M]

Warm up first, then stretch, then exercise.
Properly PROTECT my hearing from day one. I did not do so, and I am very hard of hearing and have been thus since my mid-20s due to improper hearing protection when shooting.
I am 78 now.
Alex

 

[AlNyhus]

Yep. But Bill Gates never had his name on the side of a race car.

I sort of made up for it by buying 3M...

 

[Bob3700]

Yep. In 1986, I should have bought Microsoft stock instead of building a new race car.

Ya know Al, I have somewhat the same issue. Having got first hooked on drag racing n then progressing to SCCA road racing, I have spent a sh&t ton of cash on race cars.
Today, my thought is two fold: First, I had a ton of fun building and driving those cars. Two, they were the worst investment I ever made. When it came time to sell anything race oriented, u got Pennie’s on the dollar. If I had to do it over, I would have bought an old Stearman bi-plane n restored that. I would have serious cash in it but could get my money n then some back out of it. Plus there is the fun of flying it.

 

[jds holler]

Heck, I've pretty much come to grips with any regrets from my past life. -- Now I've just gotta figure out how to handle the ones I created today. jd

 

[1K6BRA]

In this order, I wish I would’ve listened to my father‘s advice at an earlier age, I wish I would’ve got a better education, I wish I would’ve joined the Marine Corps, I wish I would’ve gotten into long range shooting at an earlier age. All that said, I have been truly blessed in my 63 years!

 

[hogpatrol]

Shoulda, woulda, coulda, all water over the dam and can't change it. Remember the good times, forget the bad stuff.

 

[KMart]

Looking back, I don't think I would change a thing. I had great parents that loved us and taught us right from wrong and responsibility. My successes and failures always rested squarely on my shoulders. All of those were lessons in life. They are potholes in life and you learn how to manage them.
I have always been healthy but at 77, that could/may change.
I just don't know how changing things along the way could make me feel better about my life.

 

[Texas Solo]

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.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I am 85 and just bought a new motorcycle.

That’s really Cool!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Shoulda, woulda, coulda, all water over the dam and can't change it. Remember the good times, forget the bad stuff.

I think I have remembered all of my mistakes, the sting from them has always made me try to make the right decisions.

 

[Big_Daddy]

I retired at 53 years old after selling my businesses and then working for friends for a few years.
I could have and should have retired immediately after selling at 47 years old.
Looking back on it, I regret that decision.

 

[Kittitas George]

P.S. After more reading and more thinking I do have a "regret", I don't know if 'regret' is the proper word, because I just didn't know. My father had a very full and interesting life, he was 53 when I was born. He was born in Holland came to America on a ship working in the galley to feed a cargo of Russian Jews, chased out of Russia by the Czar. He was in vaudeville, being a tumbler and acrobat. He also wrestled and was an early movie 'stuntman'. He knew and was friends with many famous people of the day. My "regret" is I didn't know the questions to ask to learn more about him and his family in the "old country". I know he saw his sister and mother once, in England. I don't think he saw his brothers till after WWII. He couldn't go back to Holland because he deserted the Army, then came to America. One of the reasons he deserted, while on guard duty a British ship came into the harbor, the wind blew the Captain's skiff over. Dad jumped in the water and saved him. He was put in jail for leaving his post. The British Captain couldn't get him out of the 'brig'. I just wish I knew the questions to ask. As they say "We get smart to late".

 

[JB10]

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.

 

[CJ6]

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.

Take the granddaughters too when you get them. I do.