Comments on: Welcome to the rest of your life

By: joslyn

joslyn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:54:41 +0000

totally diggin chris 2.0

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:27:55 +0000

Sorry about that Jay. Absolutely agree on trying to have some higher power that helps to guide you. I consider myself really fortunate in that I went through a period from 25-35 where I spent 3 years finishing up my education (getting my MBA), then another 3 years getting in shape (lost ~100 lbs) and then getting back involved in church.

We’re all getting older…and hopefully wiser.

By: Jay Miller

Jay Miller — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:21:44 +0000

Thanks for posting this one Chris.

Is this something all folks go through in their 30′s, cause I’m right there with you. I would just add that, while constantly challenging, trying to do thing in God’s image, adds to the level of love felt by you and the people you touch.

BTW – never realized that you were younger than me. With my birthday a week ago, and just reading this blog post, I’m yet again reminded how old I’m getting. Thanks buddy.

By: Dora Smith

Dora Smith — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:48:47 +0000

So this is Chris 2.0. Great post. I’ve undergone a similar change in goals/priorities. “The greatest gift you can give your children is not your riches, but revealing to them their own.” (max lucado)

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:45:44 +0000

Dave B – good luck in your search. I know you’ll use this as an opportunity for re-invention. Let me know if you want to start something crazy…I’ll help

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:45:00 +0000

csven – realizing that now and loving it. Just too bad things had to get so bad for me to get there.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:44:14 +0000

Hilby – no nap for you!

Unfortunately I think I will become a HENRE – High Earner Not Rich Ever. And it’s not necessarily Obama-nomics I am worried about, although its not making things better either. We were on this path along time before Obama got his first vote for any elected office.

By: Hilby

Hilby — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:29:08 +0000

You can’t just make a disclaimer like that and have everyone abide by it… Haven’t you ever seen Talledega Nights? Just because you say “With all due respect.” doesn’t mean you can say anything….I think I’ll take a nap.

I read about a new acronym. HENRY…as in you are a H.E.N.R.Y (High Earner Not Rich Yet). You’ll get hit the hardest by Obama-nomics.

Luckily I’m a LENRY.

Seriously though, good post. I agree with the sentiment.

By: Dave B

Dave B — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:02:33 +0000

I know what you’re talking about. I lost my job (actually the company just shut down) two weeks ago. Do I get a job that I do well to survive or do I go after what I really want to do? Is there a compromise? Sometimes you can use big events to change direction. Sometimes you can just go nuts thinking about it

By: csven

csven — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:44:34 +0000

I’ve been lucky enough to be on Plan #2 for almost 30 years. When you do what you enjoy, both you and the people around you are happier, the important things are more easily recognizable, and retirement is an option you’ll likely decline.