I fully understand what you mean about missed opportunities. I’m constantly saying ..”I wish I’d dones” regarding things I could have learned much easier as a kid. Whether it be languages, sports, music or visiting other places when I was young and life wasn’t so hectic.

You can’t go back. But there’s nothing wrong with giving new things a try no matter what the age. Being older, I’m braver and more confident. I think I appreciate the opportunities more. I’ve crewed and flown with a hot air balloon pilot, learned to play ice hockey..which required learning to skate first. No easy feat when you’re taller and fall much further. Currently considering skydiving out of a perfectly good airplane. I wish I’d been pushed into more sports as a child. Only because I look funny trying to learn in my 30’s. But I don’t let that stop me.  Thinking about taking some karate classes now.  Hey, you only live once.

Rich, good luck with your next fight.  I’ll be cheering for you all the way.