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re: When did you know you capped out in life?
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:21 am to fareplay
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:21 am to fareplay
I'm 69. Hell..It's all downhill from there. 
Seriously.
We all feel like that at times. Thoughts of "what could have been". Had so much potential, now it's gone.
That sense of hitting a ceiling and facing an unchanging future isn’t just for men—it’s something many high-achieving people experience. In your 30s, career growth or social status can lose their appeal, making life feel repetitive. But this isn’t failure—it’s transition; you’re simply moving beyond what once motivated you.
Connect with someone who's moved past burnout and discuss it. Normal to feel this way. I'd say treat this as a chance to reset, not panic. I'd trade places to be 34 again!
It's not a given you'll reach old age. Every day is a gift from God. Many things could happen along the way, so focus on living your life to its fullest while you have your health.
Remember, it's not the end—just a new beginning.
Seriously.
We all feel like that at times. Thoughts of "what could have been". Had so much potential, now it's gone.
That sense of hitting a ceiling and facing an unchanging future isn’t just for men—it’s something many high-achieving people experience. In your 30s, career growth or social status can lose their appeal, making life feel repetitive. But this isn’t failure—it’s transition; you’re simply moving beyond what once motivated you.
Connect with someone who's moved past burnout and discuss it. Normal to feel this way. I'd say treat this as a chance to reset, not panic. I'd trade places to be 34 again!
It's not a given you'll reach old age. Every day is a gift from God. Many things could happen along the way, so focus on living your life to its fullest while you have your health.
Remember, it's not the end—just a new beginning.
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Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:38 am to fareplay
I’m gonna tell you a little story. For reference I am mid forties and this took place a few years ago. A few subtle or not so subtle brags in here I guess but here goes.
I had been training for my first half-Ironman for a year or so and was feeling pretty good (hint: you CAN get in much better shape post 35). 4 days before my race I had a pretty bad fall off my bike and separated my shoulder.
I decided I would go to the race and give it a shot anyway, but was not sure if I could swim at all and was nervous as hell about getting back on the bike.
I was throwing a pity party for myself at the start line and worrying about all that could go wrong. I struck up a conversation with the 70 yr old woman next to me in the start area. She had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, had shoulder surgery following a bike crash that year, and had completed a full Ironman a few weeks prior. Incredibly impressive woman.
All of a sudden my problems paled in comparison. It gave me the mental kick in the pants I needed to start and finish that race.
The moral of the story is as bad as you think it is or could be , somebody is dealing with way worse. Complaining and lamenting your fate or situation does no good for you or anyone else.
The best you can do is keep working, stay positive , and focus on things bigger than yourself. Make yourself and the world around you a little better each day.
I had been training for my first half-Ironman for a year or so and was feeling pretty good (hint: you CAN get in much better shape post 35). 4 days before my race I had a pretty bad fall off my bike and separated my shoulder.
I decided I would go to the race and give it a shot anyway, but was not sure if I could swim at all and was nervous as hell about getting back on the bike.
I was throwing a pity party for myself at the start line and worrying about all that could go wrong. I struck up a conversation with the 70 yr old woman next to me in the start area. She had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, had shoulder surgery following a bike crash that year, and had completed a full Ironman a few weeks prior. Incredibly impressive woman.
All of a sudden my problems paled in comparison. It gave me the mental kick in the pants I needed to start and finish that race.
The moral of the story is as bad as you think it is or could be , somebody is dealing with way worse. Complaining and lamenting your fate or situation does no good for you or anyone else.
The best you can do is keep working, stay positive , and focus on things bigger than yourself. Make yourself and the world around you a little better each day.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:42 am to tomcatrav
Instead of capping out,,,"Winding Down" is the descriptor I use. At age 75, sold the offshore boat and motor home, at age 77 the Harley is up for sale.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 8:59 am to lsu777
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fat people who never cared for their body have been saying that for 3 decades...there is a message there...stop treating your body like shite and carrying around and extra 40-50lbs
quite the assumption that I"m fat...I work out religiously maybe too much (injuries). I don't eat sweets, cream, nor fast food. So F##K off
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:04 am to fareplay
64.5, haven't yet, happiest I have ever been by a long shot
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:07 am to Trevaylin
Consider that the average life expectancy for an American male is 70+. Which means, on the average, you have another whole life to live yet Lots of advice here, but it's up to you to live your "second" life in a positive way. In my 70's here, my son puts it this way : "Dad, you're like an old car, bits & pieces keep falling off but your motor is still running". I'm taking full advantage of that concept.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:07 am to The Ramp
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quite the assumption that I"m fat...I work out religiously maybe too much (injuries). I don't eat sweets, cream, nor fast food. So F##K off
than you destroyed your body if it hurts that much at 45. stupid either way
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:09 am to fareplay
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34 going on 35 and feeling like I maxed out in life. Don’t see career heading to greener pastures, don’t see my fitness improving a lot, just burnt out from many things. This just a man thing? How do you deal with it?
What a fricking loser
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:12 am to lsu777
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than you destroyed your body if it hurts that much at 45. stupid either way
LOL. We can't all be a smug a@@hole in perfect health like yourself. You must be a breath of stale air for the rest of us. keep on attacking people to make yourself feel better.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:17 am to fareplay
quote:I’ll trade you birth years.
34 going on 35 and feeling like I maxed out in life.
I always have been an optimist; I look forward to tomorrow, seeing, learning and experiencing new things.
Maybe take up boiling denim as a hobby?
Posted on 8/14/25 at 9:17 am to The Ramp
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LOL. We can't all be a smug a@@hole in perfect health like yourself. You must be a breath of stale air for the rest of us. keep on attacking people to make yourself feel better
yea im a smug a-hole for pointing out....hey if you kept yourself in decent shape and didnt frick up your body...you might not feel like shite at 45.
its 45 not 75, you shouldnt feel like shite
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