Life is precious. Particularly, to someone who is 78 and playing the “back nine.”
This leads me to my first snippet of wisdom: Time is infinite. It cannot be banked but can be lost instantly. Look at it as a commodity that you purchase through the Apple app store. Let’s say it is packaged in 60-minute units. How much would you pay for 24 units? In today’s reality, you can choose to auto-refill or purchase occasionally. Spend it wisely!
As the years went by, I realized that I hit the “life lottery” by being born to Depression-era parents. Respecting authority, prayer, pledge of allegiance, learning to save, swift accountability for actions, chores, and a healthy fear of God were standard fare. The Ten Commandments mattered! The focus on education, listening, traveling, and the knowledge gained from racing was priceless….