FROM THE ARCHIVES – written nearly 18 years ago — when I worried about being 35. Now I’m 40. Back then I thought about the road less traveled. I still wonder: Will I be able to ignore the typical success story and follow my passions onto the alternative one? I don’t know. I hope so. But I don’t know.
From the book of the same name..
A conventional “success” story is one where, with each next, the protagonist has more money, more respect, and more possessions. I’d like to suggest an alternative “success” story–one where, with each next, the protagonist is closer to finding that spot where he’s no longer held back by his heart, and he explodes with talent, and his character blossoms, and the gift he has to offer the world is apparent.
Fluffy, yes. But I’m drawn to this. The book details 50 different real stories about choices people make as they figure out what to do with themselves. As I get older, slowly, I’m becoming more aware of being on a ‘track,’ where one decision naturally leads to another. College. Grad School. Law School. Firm job. Repay loans. Save money. Buy nice things. Buy a condo. Now I’m 35.
There are a hundred other things that matter more to me than anything on that track. But will I have the fortitude to jump the track when the time comes? Will I be able to ignore the typical success story and follow my passions onto the alternative one? I don’t know. I hope so. But I don’t know.
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