Yeah, when I was younger I remember feeling like I kept abandoning all my ideas. Years pass, and you realize that the ideas are still there, and it's more like you're rotating between them. Which is kind of a nice way to be. Work on one for a while, set it down, go to the next one, etc.
Re:What If You Could Do It All Over?
by akhilcacharya on Sunday December 27, 2020 @02:38AM
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> I remember feeling like I'd wasted so much time and was irreversibly behind in my twenties.
To be honest I've felt like this since I was 18 and it never went away. What made you realize this wasn't the case?
I suppose the feeling itself came from comparing myself to others (which is natural), and it was having some success in some field relative to others that gave me the feeling like I could succeed, I wasn't behind everyone in everything, forever. I guess for the mental health aspect of this, it's probably good to pick something you are good at, better than others, and actively appreciate it. It's not good to feel completely behind in all things. Good luck! :)
45, same story. It’s never too late.
It is never too late, but do not let that be an excuse to delay any decision.
42 here, already two major career changes. And I am glad I made both changes.
Re:What If You Could Do It All Over?
by cercatrova on Monday December 28, 2020 @12:14AM
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> It is never too late, but do not let that be an excuse to delay any decision.
Beautiful, this is the explanation I was looking for because whenever I'd hear that "it's never too late," I just felt like that enabled procrastination, but your explanation solidified that life is not long, but rather it is short indeed. It's true that it's not too late for many of your future opportunities, but eventually, time will run out.
52 here, beat that.
That said, time is ticking and while it isn't too late, now is the best time to start!