Totaly agree w 9ski9, although my change was not as drastic...

I'm 48 and I am there. I visualize my life as one BIG bell curve. About 1 year ago I decided that I was at the peak of the curve and it was time to ramp down over the next 25 years or so. I started reducing the importance of JOB and increase the importance of FAMILY and SELF.

I put "getting home for dinner" and "spending every weekend with my family" ahead of job demands, salary and promotions. It was hard on the ego, but so satisfying personally. It takes determination and something you need to do for yourself. I'm not quite leaving the rat race, but I no longer race.

Time is our most valuable asset at this age, and we should value it like our last bag of weed. Everyone on this thread is aware that they are at a turning point, and it's up to you to turn.
DonnieDarko Reviewed by DonnieDarko on . For those 35 to say 45 years old I am 40 and recently I have been questioning where I was at, where I am and where I am going. I know it is middle age but I wonder if I should be doing more with my life. It is not like I think I am a screw-off, but I am starting to realize life is very short. I mean look at the death notices in the paper. Some young, some old and your entire life is written up in 3 paragraphs that no one really gives a crap about. So I feel like I am at a cross-road but don't know which way to go. Or Rating: 5