The days are long, the years are short

I’m 32 today. But yesterday, I was 18.
The days stretch on. The years slip away.

Yesterday’s battles were exams.
Today’s struggles are at work.

Yesterday, I wondered how to talk to a girl.
Today, I think about how to show my wife that I care.

Not long ago, I was sending out job applications, desperate for a chance.
Now, I sometimes stare at my desk and wonder, what am I doing with my life?

Yesterday, the dream was to live the life I’m living right now.
Today, I sometimes forget that this was the dream.

The truth is: One day we’ll look back and wonder—where did all that time go?
Will we be proud of what we did? Or quietly regret what we let slip by?

Take your time, but don’t get too lazy.
Do your best, but don’t burn yourself out.

Remember to laugh, but don’t forget the tough days come and go, too.

The days are long.
The years are short.

I hope when you look back, you’ll be happy with all that you’ve done in your life.

I hope you find this insightful. Remember:

It's not going to be easy,
But it's not impossible.

Your friend,
Brian.