So having settled into 40, here’s how I’d summarize it so far:

In your twenties, you’re rushing around learning who you are, caring way more about things you can’t change than you should, and generally pushing yourself hard. Often too hard. Every goal is attainable, every bit of grandeur within your grasp, every slogan and point of pontification. by the perfect is yours to take. In short, even the best of us in these years are kind of obliquely obnoxious. Read the rest of this entry →