my life resume
50+ Years of Life Experiences
Some of the most meaningful decisions I’ve made in life have had nothing to do with career milestones. Marrying my wife over 25 years ago, committing to continuous learning and self-improvement, and writing a personal mission statement more than two decades ago have shaped who I am more than any title or promotion.
Among the many celebrations and life events I’ve experienced, raising our three kids has been the most transformative and fulfilling. Now teenagers and young adults, they’ve taught me more than any classroom or boardroom ever could. We share a love for the outdoors, travel, and time spent simply being together.
What I’ve learned is that we tend to remember not the routine, but the shared experiences—the meaningful moments with family, friends, and occasionally even from work. It’s the big things—adventures, concerts, and milestone events—but also the quiet ones: our kids’ activities, moments of growth, faith journeys, and the values we live by. These are the real highlights.
That’s why I’ve created a life resume—a way to document not just what I’ve done, but who I’ve become. It includes annual snapshots, life lessons, principles, and values I want to remember and share.
I’m not big on social media, but over time I’ll be sharing selected parts of that life resume here. For now, my annual summaries offer a high-level snapshot of the moments that mattered most.
designing my second half
'Retired' from corporate life in 2021
It took time—and a lot of reflection—to figure out what I truly wanted for the second half of my life. I completed life assessments, read dozens of books, and worked with an executive and life coach. Leaving a structured corporate career for something less defined has been exciting, a little scary, but ultimately empowering.
I began turning down roles and opportunities my younger self would have considered dream jobs. But through that process, I realized something deeper: it wasn’t just about what I wanted to do, but who I wanted to become. My own life assessment made it clear I needed to invest more in areas I’d long undervalued—particularly my health and faith.
I’ve embraced what’s often called a “portfolio career”—a self-managed, intentionally diverse approach to how I spend my time and energy. I now organize my life around four key areas:
- Family, friends, and relationships
- Faith, spirituality, and giving back
- Self-care (physical and mental well-being)
- Learning new things and doing meaningful work
Each of these areas has both annual and decade-long goals, and I reflect on them regularly through daily and weekly journaling. This new chapter isn’t about stepping back—it’s about stepping forward with clarity, purpose, and balance.
