In my life I’ve experienced:
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Losing my Dad to an accident at age 15
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Getting caught shoplifting at 16
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Given the nickname “Sherweed” in high school
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Having a step-father who hated my guts
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A daughter born prematurely at 31 weeks
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Going from 65k in income to 7k after starting my business in 1992
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Marital difficulties around our 28th anniversary
But I’ve also experienced:
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Growing up in a loving home
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Having my college paid for from proceeds from Dad’s SS death benefits
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Meeting the love of my life in college
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Getting a job offer before college graduation
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Working for my best friend and mentor for 11 years
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Growing a software company in a difficult niche
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Being best friends with my daughter and having her work with me for 15 years
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Having my son ask me to be his best man at his wedding
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A son-in-law that is one of my best friends
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Having 4 wonderful grandkids
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Being best friends with my 89 year old Mom
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Having 2 sisters that love each other and me
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Celebrating 40 years of marriage this year
Which list do you think I identify with?
The first list shaped me but it doesn’t define me.
You get to choose what defines you and what gives your life meaning.
Choose well.