One of the problems with getting older is the fact that eventually I will reach all those ages at which famous people did the things that they’re famous for.
Albert Einstein let the world in on special relativity when he was 26. Also at 26, Orson Wells wrote, directed, and starred in Citizen Kane. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting at 25 and 26, respectively. Tom Brady’s already won three superbowls and he’s 27.
Well I’ve got at least 4 years on those guys and what have I ever done?
See what I mean? Birthdays can get you down if you think this way. For every milestone you hit, there’s another thousand guys who can say they made their first million by that age.
My own damn wife won a Grammy at age 26.
Listen, I don’t want to get you down. At least, I don’t want to get those non-millionaires, non-grammy winners, and non-nobel prize winners among you down. So let us not sneer at these prodigious successes. Let us not point out that Orson Wells eventually did voice work on Magnum P.I. and Ben Affleck made Gigli. Why not find inspiration in these examples instead?
Let’s go get ’em.
by Sally
Kristen - It seems like you got a really great birthday gift, but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Do you care to elaborate on that?
Anonymous - Happy, happy birthday!
You've got two great girls in your life – who would have thought…that's REAL success.
Love,
Hatch…now Woodard
Matt - That's true. I have managed to put two fantastic girls in my life. That's all I need.
Kristen, I got a golf club for my birthday. A three wood. It's really nice.
Kristen - That Francis — she's as thoughtful as they come! You Lucky Dog You!