I love what I do and don't complain about it often. Like what has already been stated, I wished I would have tried harder in school, and not simply coasted through my years in formal education. I was too focused on the scattered ass and couldn't see the long-term benefits of good grades. That is something I would absolutely redo.
I often wish I would have tried to take over a family business along with my cousin. We had a glimmer of an opportunity when we were both younger, but I don't know if we would have been mature enough to successfully manage it to my Grandfather's liking. Knowing him and myself, there is a strong possibility we would have screwed it all up.
I would have lived in South Florida, and could have built a place of my own years ago. But if that were the case, I would have never met my first wife and had my two boys. She can drop dead today, and I wouldn't blink an eye, but I would miss not having these two boys as my sons. Her, I could give two shits about. I've happily moved on and upgraded SIGNIFICANTLY!
So in the end, I really can't and shouldn't complain. I have a great career, an amazing wife, some wonderful kids, and the opportunity to retire in less than 10 years with an "OK" retirement. Not too shabby!
I often wish I would have tried to take over a family business along with my cousin. We had a glimmer of an opportunity when we were both younger, but I don't know if we would have been mature enough to successfully manage it to my Grandfather's liking. Knowing him and myself, there is a strong possibility we would have screwed it all up.
I would have lived in South Florida, and could have built a place of my own years ago. But if that were the case, I would have never met my first wife and had my two boys. She can drop dead today, and I wouldn't blink an eye, but I would miss not having these two boys as my sons. Her, I could give two shits about. I've happily moved on and upgraded SIGNIFICANTLY!
So in the end, I really can't and shouldn't complain. I have a great career, an amazing wife, some wonderful kids, and the opportunity to retire in less than 10 years with an "OK" retirement. Not too shabby!