11 of 49 – What Would Future Me Say

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As I get older, I’ve become wiser. I work to become a better version of myself. There may be bumps in the road when even I’m surprised at something stupid I did. My hope is those are the exception.

I recently heard that two different men I know decided to trade in wife number one for a “new model.” The first one was caught having an affair by his two daughters. They found out by checking his phone. They packed up his bags and left it all outside for him find when he got home.  He had to face his two adult daughters with this.

The second guy decided to go back to his younger, druggie days.  Last I heard was growing pot (I think legally) in Colorado with a wife number 2.

I had a mentor of mine land in jail for some financial “improprieties” in his business.  It’s all so sad.

I’m not here to judge. I don’t have the details in any of these situations and honestly I don’t want to know. What I would like to know is what would the future versions of these people think.

There are things I’ve done in the past that I think about today and cringe. “How could I have been so stupid?” is all I can say.  I’m not so different from these guys.  It’s mainly a difference in the size and implications of our mess ups.

I pray today that I continue to mature in character, continue with integrity and work my relationship with those  around me with greatest respect.  I know I don’t always succeed, but I hope that in the long run I can look back and feel proud of the legacy I’ve left behind me.

Thought for the day:

What specific, concrete steps can I take today to make sure I work today to become a better version of the person I was yesterday?