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Magwitch · 14 October 2017, 02:44 AM

Well said, Grady! I have always found your posts to be well-reasoned.

I retired 1 Sept and am adjusting to a completely new life and a new financial picture. I often think of regrets, money wasted, etc. I recovered from a near death accident 26 years ago, lost a leg in the process, and have made it through.

I hope to live out my time in health and happiness. Your words are inspirational. Thank you!

clock · 14 October 2017, 04:16 AM

Grady, you certainly have a positive attitude and as others have mentioned, you already have impacted lives you are not aware of from people you will probably never meet.

I've come to realize how our life choices that were made decades ago can have consequences that we never thought at the time would bring us to how we
live our lives now.
The "Butterfly Effect" is a concept that I had little awareness years back.

The movie with George Burns called Eighteen Again is one that has important life lessons for younger people. Hopefully my sons have gained a greater perspective from watching this movie.

I believe it's important to admit to oneself any regrets they have and more important to accept and come to peace with them. And be thankful for what they have now.

Canefan1 · 14 October 2017, 09:06 AM

I’m still not being the best I can be. Just like to treat others with respect. Still need work on decision making. Salud to you Grady

Boothroyd · 14 October 2017, 09:24 AM

Grady, I always enjoy your posts, and that is your best! Agreed.

Oceanlover914 · 14 October 2017, 09:27 AM

Well spoken!!

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Laszlo · 14 October 2017, 10:15 AM

Really well said, Grady.

Inspirational as well.

GradyPhilpott · 14 October 2017, 10:38 AM

Thanks to everyone who has responded and for all the kind words.

rolex75216 · 14 October 2017, 03:25 PM

Great post. Agree!

BNA/LION · 14 October 2017, 03:36 PM

I Agree and Appreciate your post.

In my fifth decade I have many bridges to cross, lessons to learn and fellow human beings to positively influence along my journey.

Beo3 · 15 October 2017, 02:17 AM

I regret very few things in my life. The three things that I do regret are as follows;
1. I am not as fluent in Spanish as I'd like to be
2. My penmanship SUCKS
3. My writing abilities are not as strong as they should be

I know that these regrets are easily corrected, but in my fifth decade occupying this planet I've just become to set in my ways.

KrismanX · 15 October 2017, 03:50 AM

Grady, in my time on TRF you have always had a positive influence on this forum, and I'm sure that GP flava' comes across exponentially awesome in person. You are a quality and worthy human being, as we all are, and I am honored to post alongside you

I am only in my third decade on this little dust ball, and I have done and seen things I probably should never have experienced; nor should anyone. Sometimes I wish I had a different perspective or option at the time; but every single experience, good or terrifyingly bad, has shaped me into the person I am today and will continue to shape me as time goes forward. I am the artist, and I am the clay. Paraphrasing Oprah: you can use your tragedies to keep yourself in a hole of despair and regret, or you can use your tragedies as tools to cultivate your character and build your life the way you want. Yes, they are strange references; but if Harland Sanders could turn around from almost committing suicide at 65 to creating and selling off KFC at 88, I believe it is NEVER too late to change your life for the better. It only takes a moment for tragedy--or fortune--to strike.

Happiness is a skill that must be conditioned every day, just like your love muscle, your kindness muscle, your confidence, your calm... I will admit that I have found myself in some very dark places since my injury last year, and it rekindled a lot of unaddressed emotions from my past. I have mostly great days; but I have fought the good fight against depression for the greater part of my entire life.

I am truly grateful for discovering this forum, and the absolute gold mine of outstanding individuals in these digital pages. Grady, keep rockin! To anyone suffering: Your life is always under construction. Building something as beautiful as you happens brick by brick...and don't mind the debris. I've got a broom!

Ramble: Complete.

GradyPhilpott · 15 October 2017, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

To anyone suffering: Your life is always under construction. Building something as beautiful as you happens brick by brick...and don't mind the debris. I've got a broom!

tatery · 16 October 2017, 07:20 AM

Well said

locutus49 · 16 October 2017, 07:24 AM

Grady, I turn 68 next week and made some dumb decisions, and some smart ones, and looking back, I can live with my decisions. I worked very hard, and now am enjoying retirement. You wrote a very nice piece, Grady, chock full of wisdom.

locutus49 · 16 October 2017, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

Grady, in my time on TRF you have always had a positive influence on this forum, and I'm sure that GP flava' comes across exponentially awesome in person. You are a quality and worthy human being, as we all are, and I am honored to post alongside you

I am only in my third decade on this little dust ball, and I have done and seen things I probably should never have experienced; nor should anyone. Sometimes I wish I had a different perspective or option at the time; but every single experience, good or terrifyingly bad, has shaped me into the person I am today and will continue to shape me as time goes forward. I am the artist, and I am the clay. Paraphrasing Oprah: you can use your tragedies to keep yourself in a hole of despair and regret, or you can use your tragedies as tools to cultivate your character and build your life the way you want. Yes, they are strange references; but if Harland Sanders could turn around from almost committing suicide at 65 to creating and selling off KFC at 88, I believe it is NEVER too late to change your life for the better. It only takes a moment for tragedy--or fortune--to strike.

Happiness is a skill that must be conditioned every day, just like your love muscle, your kindness muscle, your confidence, your calm... I will admit that I have found myself in some very dark places since my injury last year, and it rekindled a lot of unaddressed emotions from my past. I have mostly great days; but I have fought the good fight against depression for the greater part of my entire life.

I am truly grateful for discovering this forum, and the absolute gold mine of outstanding individuals in these digital pages. Grady, keep rockin! To anyone suffering: Your life is always under construction. Building something as beautiful as you happens brick by brick...and don't mind the debris. I've got a broom!

Ramble: Complete.

14 October 2017, 09:24 AM	#34
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,186	Grady, I always enjoy your posts, and that is your best! Agreed. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

14 October 2017, 09:27 AM	#35
Oceanlover914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,138	Well spoken!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

14 October 2017, 10:15 AM	#36
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,856	Really well said, Grady. Inspirational as well. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

14 October 2017, 10:38 AM	#37
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14 October 2017, 03:36 PM	#39
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	I Agree and Appreciate your post. In my fifth decade I have many bridges to cross, lessons to learn and fellow human beings to positively influence along my journey. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 October 2017, 02:44 AM	#31
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	Well said, Grady! I have always found your posts to be well-reasoned. I retired 1 Sept and am adjusting to a completely new life and a new financial picture. I often think of regrets, money wasted, etc. I recovered from a near death accident 26 years ago, lost a leg in the process, and have made it through. I hope to live out my time in health and happiness. Your words are inspirational. Thank you!

14 October 2017, 04:16 AM	#32
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Grady, you certainly have a positive attitude and as others have mentioned, you already have impacted lives you are not aware of from people you will probably never meet. I've come to realize how our life choices that were made decades ago can have consequences that we never thought at the time would bring us to how we live our lives now. The "Butterfly Effect" is a concept that I had little awareness years back. The movie with George Burns called Eighteen Again is one that has important life lessons for younger people. Hopefully my sons have gained a greater perspective from watching this movie. I believe it's important to admit to oneself any regrets they have and more important to accept and come to peace with them. And be thankful for what they have now.

14 October 2017, 09:06 AM	#33
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	I’m still not being the best I can be. Just like to treat others with respect. Still need work on decision making. Salud to you Grady

14 October 2017, 03:25 PM	#38
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Great post. Agree!

15 October 2017, 02:17 AM	#40
Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 17,916	I regret very few things in my life. The three things that I do regret are as follows; 1. I am not as fluent in Spanish as I'd like to be 2. My penmanship SUCKS 3. My writing abilities are not as strong as they should be I know that these regrets are easily corrected, but in my fifth decade occupying this planet I've just become to set in my ways.

15 October 2017, 03:50 AM	#41
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Grady, in my time on TRF you have always had a positive influence on this forum, and I'm sure that GP flava' comes across exponentially awesome in person. You are a quality and worthy human being, as we all are, and I am honored to post alongside you I am only in my third decade on this little dust ball, and I have done and seen things I probably should never have experienced; nor should anyone. Sometimes I wish I had a different perspective or option at the time; but every single experience, good or terrifyingly bad, has shaped me into the person I am today and will continue to shape me as time goes forward. I am the artist, and I am the clay. Paraphrasing Oprah: you can use your tragedies to keep yourself in a hole of despair and regret, or you can use your tragedies as tools to cultivate your character and build your life the way you want. Yes, they are strange references; but if Harland Sanders could turn around from almost committing suicide at 65 to creating and selling off KFC at 88, I believe it is NEVER too late to change your life for the better. It only takes a moment for tragedy--or fortune--to strike. Happiness is a skill that must be conditioned every day, just like your love muscle, your kindness muscle, your confidence, your calm... I will admit that I have found myself in some very dark places since my injury last year, and it rekindled a lot of unaddressed emotions from my past. I have mostly great days; but I have fought the good fight against depression for the greater part of my entire life. I am truly grateful for discovering this forum, and the absolute gold mine of outstanding individuals in these digital pages. Grady, keep rockin! To anyone suffering: Your life is always under construction. Building something as beautiful as you happens brick by brick...and don't mind the debris. I've got a broom! Ramble: Complete. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

16 October 2017, 07:20 AM	#43
tatery "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: West Coast Watch: 16570 polar Posts: 222	Well said __________________

16 October 2017, 07:24 AM	#44
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Grady, I turn 68 next week and made some dumb decisions, and some smart ones, and looking back, I can live with my decisions. I worked very hard, and now am enjoying retirement. You wrote a very nice piece, Grady, chock full of wisdom.

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