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I’ve already had an excellent life, one better than I’d expected. I’m enjoying each day — but want to do more.
Why is it that I’m not obsessed with making more money, becoming famous, or reaching some great personal achievement?
I appreciate that people like me and support much of what I’m doing. And, yeah, I’m kind of a nice guy…but not unusually so.
The simple truth is, I’m happy and relieved with how my life turned out. Yes, it’s not over, but it’s been complete and pleasant and satisfying enough that whenever and however it ends, I’d be a fool to be ungrateful.
Whatever my shortcomings (and I have many), I’m not that much of a fool. I’ve done a few things right and a few things wrong — but I’ve been very, very lucky, too. And I’m aware of that.
Going With the Flow and Swinging For the Fences
It’s not quite true that I have no ambition. I want to learn things and to produce things. I desire to immerse myself in process. Life, as they say, is a journey and it’s essential to try to enjoy the trip. I feel that life is not just an opportunity to experience things, but it’s also a moral obligation to appreciate life. If we don’t do that, both collectively and individually, the gift…
