"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, and sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails and fire your engines" --Mark Twain.
The Captain of the ship im getting on said that in his speech, during the christening of the Maunalei. I think he'll be an alright kind of guy. I think that quote speaks to us who have chosen this path, and even to those who have not. I suppose we should think like this more often...like when we have the oppurtunity to go for a day cruise, or take a simple walk, or like when my co-worker makes brownies, and i say "i'm not going to eat them...im trying to cut down on sweets..."
Granted, sacrifices have to be made in order for the more important things in your life to flourish (i'm coming to terms with that as we speak...) but I don't want to think back and say "Man, i wish i had taken that opportunity..." knowing that i chose something that seemed important at the time...atleast i'll try not to.
end of the day.
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Almost 20 years ago I had an opportunity to move away from my hometown and those I loved to make a big change in my career path. I'm glad I had people around me to help me see that striking out was the right thing to do. My future wife said (paraphrasing) "Are you crazy! Move away. This is our chance." And she was right. (Ask your grandfather to tell you a similar story about himself.)
I miss being close to my family every day, but going out on my own made me grow as a person and a professional. And everything worked out very well for me. I know it will work out for you, too.
Brian
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