Tuesday, January 14, 2014

My Mid-life Crisis: 40 Lessons at 40

Lesson 1, It’s about others

When I was younger I had dreams to change the world. I was not sure how I would do so, but I wanted to make an impact. Today, there is a greater sense of urgency—time’s value is increasing.

I’m learning though that the changes I hope for in this community, in this world, do not have to occur as a direct result of my words and actions. It can come as I invest in others—my children, the students at Southern Miss, etc. It’s a wonderful realization, one that I hope is reflected in my daily actions.