567 consecutive days of Duolingo. Twenty years in Japan. And my Japanese is still embarrassingly basic. Not because I’m lazy—it’s more complicated than that. Here’s the honest accounting.
I’m 56, living paycheck to paycheck, and sometimes I feel like a fake talking to salespeople in computer stores. This is my honest look at success when you haven’t “made it” financially.
No one wakes up thrilled to spot new gray hair, but here’s the deal: aging’s got some great parts. In my late 50s, I’m discovering freedoms my younger self never imagined—like not caring what others think while still feeling young inside. What unexpected gifts has aging brought you?
In recent years, I’ve stepped away from the relentless pursuit of speed, reassessing what brings fulfillment. After significant life changes, I made a few adjustments. What pace guides your days now, and did you switch gears for any reason?
After years chasing flagship smartphones, I ditched the hype for a budget phone. As a former XDA Recognized Contributor, I know phones—but this time chose money over specs. My regrets? Zero. How about you? Do you still chase the latest and greatest?