A man turns 40 and realizes he still feels like he's in his late teens, uncertain and learning. He's grateful for his parents, siblings, wife, and three daughters, and celebrates the relationships that matter more than any milestone.
Good morning, everyone. Happy Tuesday, November 19th. Today is the big day, the big 4-0 for me. My 40th birthday today. Crazy. 40. Wow. Growing up, 40 was like old. And no offense to— well, I'm in the club now. So, no offense to us. But growing up, it felt so far away. It felt so old. And I really believed that everyone at 40 had everything figured out, which, using myself as the example, is clearly not the case. And so, sitting with 40 today, all right, I clearly don't know much and I don't have much figured out. And maybe that's the biggest blessing of 40 is Is to recognize that everything is just— it's part of the journey, it's part of the learning. And I feel as emotionally, mentally young today that I did when I was 18 or 19 years old. And I truly feel that way. So yeah, that's what's going on today. More than anything, I just want to express gratitude for a truly blessed first 40 years of my life. 2 wonderful parents, great brothers and sisters, great siblings, cousins, and blessed with that and continue to be blessed with that. And just amazing friendships over the years which continue to grow and develop. And so I'm just super grateful. My wife, who is amazing and who I am so grateful for, and the 3 little blondettes who make every day worth getting up for. And so I'm just grateful. I'm blessed. I appreciate all the love people are sending my way today, but know that I'm sending it right back because it has very little to do with me and just my gratitude, love, and appreciation I feel for, for just being alive and for, and for knowing all of you. So that's my moment of yes for today, everyone. Have a wonderful day.
