Life is much like a mountain.
We all start at the base, where everything seems unknown and the peak is out of sight. As we grow older, we begin our ascent. With each step, our perspective broadens; we start to see the world around us and gain a deeper understanding of the journey ahead.
Along the way, we meet people and gather experiences, adding them to our backpack. As the years pass, that backpack grows heavier, but that's alright—each experience makes us stronger and helps us climb higher.
Eventually, we reach the summit. We can reflect on the paths we've taken and the weight of our experiences so far, both good and bad. Looking ahead, we finally catch a glimpse of the horizon, but we also see the reality of our mortality waiting at the mountain's base, and suddenly, the urgency of time hits us.
This is the mid-life crisis.
So, what comes next? To avoid becoming a bitter and resentful person in our later years, we must make a choice. Use your midlife crisis to sift through your backpack; you can only carry a few meaningful items with you to the end.
Choose wisely, as these will shape your legacy.
