48 Truths

As I approached my 48th birthday, I felt compelled to share 48 truths I've learned in the 48 years I've lived. It's something I've encouraged others to do, and want to lead by example.

It was in the moment of decision that I began to move in the direction with passion. I was literally consumed by the idea. The deadline was ambitious. It was 35 days before my 48th birthday.

I set some constraints:

  1. To limit myself to 1000 words per truth.
  2. To show not preach.
  3. To use analogies & examples as much as possible.

What follows is what was written over the course of 5 years. I turned to writing as a form of therapy after we moved to California. I needed to write to process what was happening in my life. It helped tremendously.