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Over CNY, I met up with an old classmate, which I never seen him for almost 20 years. Well, he's someone who likes to boast or always told how good he is, since young. Thus, I wonder if his character changed to a more humble one after 20 years. LOL...I was wrong.
Well, when I met him, I am quite delighted to feel that I look younger ...hahha... he's losing hair and gaining a big tummy, very typical man in 40s. LOL. However, he still as boasting as ever as after some small talk of the past, you got contact who's who, family, and etc...he started unveiling his million dollar projects in his company and challenging job, as well as how he manages his subordinates strictly. He also told me he needed to find 5 subordinates to work for him. He also boasted how fast he drove at 180km/h at the highway and how late he worked daily. Well, I told him humbly that I lived an opposite life from him as I drive below 110Km/h, work less and play more after office hours. I also told him at 40s, it's better to slow down a bit due to health reasons. He just smile...
I'm still not too sure if he's boasting but definitely, living on a fast lane is not healthy. No matter what, our body and mind needed rest as well as quality time with family. After you have reached 40, it's also telling us to take time a bit slowly off to smell the roses, though not living a life as a retiree yet but ...well, just slow down a bit compared to the 20s or 30s. And, I hope my this friend is still boasting...
What do you think? Should folks in their late 30s or early 40s start to slow down a bit for the sake of health and family?
Have a good weekend! :)
Well, when I met him, I am quite delighted to feel that I look younger ...hahha... he's losing hair and gaining a big tummy, very typical man in 40s. LOL. However, he still as boasting as ever as after some small talk of the past, you got contact who's who, family, and etc...he started unveiling his million dollar projects in his company and challenging job, as well as how he manages his subordinates strictly. He also told me he needed to find 5 subordinates to work for him. He also boasted how fast he drove at 180km/h at the highway and how late he worked daily. Well, I told him humbly that I lived an opposite life from him as I drive below 110Km/h, work less and play more after office hours. I also told him at 40s, it's better to slow down a bit due to health reasons. He just smile...
I'm still not too sure if he's boasting but definitely, living on a fast lane is not healthy. No matter what, our body and mind needed rest as well as quality time with family. After you have reached 40, it's also telling us to take time a bit slowly off to smell the roses, though not living a life as a retiree yet but ...well, just slow down a bit compared to the 20s or 30s. And, I hope my this friend is still boasting...
What do you think? Should folks in their late 30s or early 40s start to slow down a bit for the sake of health and family?
Have a good weekend! :)
30s & 40s, still so young lah! What slow down? Wait till you are in your 60s like me. By then, don't want to slow down also have to slow down. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Hehehehehe! And as for your friend, as they say, a leopard never changes its spots...
ReplyDeleteI think its not about slowing down.. I think we should just do whatever we like and enjoy the process.. hehehe :P
ReplyDeleteagree with STP there. Life is just starting at 30s and 40s.
ReplyDeleteMy FIL is gng to be 75 and he is still on the go. Everyday will find something to keep himself occupied
i m slowing down a lot.. last time worked like 150km.. now half of that.. hahaha... yes, health is wealth ma.. no one is indispensable and no one is satisfied with how much they have...
ReplyDeleteSuituapui - haha ... What im trying to say is at 40s, u can really work and lived like someone in their 20s.
ReplyDeleteHayley - oh... That I totally agreed !! Thanks
ReplyDeleteSmallkucing- one have to keep going. Else, even a young chap sounds old mentally!!
ReplyDeletereanaclaire - yeah , slow down a bit and smell the flowers!
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