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Zach Valladon's avatar

Realize that this is a bit older, but I really enjoyed this. Thanks for the read.

Cheers!

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

Thanks for reading, Zach! Have a good one!

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Stan's avatar

This is one of the best essays I’ve read in awhile. As a 61yo man with two young sons (33, 29), these words embody what I’ve tried to share with them as they go about their life journey. Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom.

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

That means more than you know, thanks for reading Stan!

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Dr. David A. Blender's avatar

Wise beyond your years. I thoroughly enjoyed this article and it resonates with me deeply.

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

Thanks David, I appreciate you taking the time to read.

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Laura Lollar's avatar

Excellent!

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

Thank you, Laura!

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Mack Collier's avatar

I love this mindset, Jack. I think it all boils down to learning how to be content with what you have, and content not chasing everything you don’t have.

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Matt Smythe's avatar

It took me deep into my 40s to actually figure out how to practice simplicity. I'd valued it for a long time, but never truly embraced the work that it took to achieve — despite the front I put up.

In case you haven't seen it, this was the statement I made on the subject, and finally made good on years later:

https://vimeo.com/249005286

I appreciate your post, Jack.

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

This is great, Matt! Thanks for sharing, glad I'm not the only ones with these thoughts!

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