re: Serious self improvement question

Great responses. I love learning through the experiences and insights of others. Thank you. Even got a book or two out of it.

For those who are giving me advice, I appreciate it but I wanted to hear your perspective and personal reflections, not your advice.

The religious points of view were interesting. While I certainly lean toward the agnostic end of the perspective, I appreciate the points of view.

At 41 I'm more at peace than any point in my life, in part because I try to maintain high standards in every aspect. But, I'm human and can do better.

I'll try to:

Husband: selflessly encourage the things my wife is passionate about

Father: stop and think before overreacting. Encourage often and maintain high standards. I'm raising the future fathers of my grandkids after all.

Work: listen first, speak second, learn something new everyday and add shitloads of value. Working extra hours has never been a response that made sense to me. The opportunity costs are too great.

Friends: this is my weakest spot. I'm not available and don't have social stamina. I'm a home body and that leaves me detached at times. That has to change.

Peace!