Examples: - Deferring my college education after my sophomore year to get a military education. - Walking away from a prestigious/conventional job to work in Russia - Abandoning a very successful business career to write.
In my late teens I decided to get everything I could out of my +/-80 years, to try to live without regret for things I didn't do. I've let that guide my major moves ever since -- and am blessed with a like-minded wife. Frankly, this philosophy takes a lot of courage at times and leads to lots of sweaty nights, but I think actual risks are usually much lower than those we perceive before leaping.
- Deferring my college education after my sophomore year to get a military education.
- Walking away from a prestigious/conventional job to work in Russia
- Abandoning a very successful business career to write.
In my late teens I decided to get everything I could out of my +/-80 years, to try to live without regret for things I didn't do. I've let that guide my major moves ever since -- and am blessed with a like-minded wife. Frankly, this philosophy takes a lot of courage at times and leads to lots of sweaty nights, but I think actual risks are usually much lower than those we perceive before leaping.
Thank you for your question, Helga.