According to historian Mark Jackson*, mid-life crises get triggered at around 40 for three reasons. The first is theorized to be psychological. With 40 years of our lives gone, it’s easy to see the downward slope of the other half of our lives. And realize it is the last forty we've got.
Great piece Louie. I’m totally inspired by your ‘yanking’ yourself out of Walmart and promoting yourself to customer. It is generous of you to share your insights with all of us. Charlie’s wisdom about comparison being the thief of joy is priceless.
ah, so this is why I have to take naps everyday! maybe if my excited brain stopped waking me up at 4:30 am every morning I wouldn't have to. Love the 99 year upward slope. I'm shooting for it!
Excellent one Louie! It resonates with me since I think I went through the mid-life crisis years ago when I was 37-39. I turned 43 this week, and I remember being glad to have survived it.
Great piece Louie. I’m totally inspired by your ‘yanking’ yourself out of Walmart and promoting yourself to customer. It is generous of you to share your insights with all of us. Charlie’s wisdom about comparison being the thief of joy is priceless.
With the top of the 40-years-old mountain fast approaching, this was an insightful read for me. Thanks Louie!
ah, so this is why I have to take naps everyday! maybe if my excited brain stopped waking me up at 4:30 am every morning I wouldn't have to. Love the 99 year upward slope. I'm shooting for it!
Excellent one Louie! It resonates with me since I think I went through the mid-life crisis years ago when I was 37-39. I turned 43 this week, and I remember being glad to have survived it.