| Think back to when you first got out of high | | | | could start playing a musical instrument if that's |
| school and wanted to see all and do all. Most of us | | | | something that you missed in life or even write a |
| felt that way. Is that what really happened? Are | | | | book. There are local community colleges where |
| you out there conquering the world and living your | | | | you can learn something exciting besides the |
| life the way you thought you'd be? I'm not sure | | | | typical college degree. You may even put it to |
| what period of time you are at in your life and | | | | some use in a new career, who knows? |
| maybe you believe that it's too late to live your | | | | 4. Start going on adventure vacations. Instead of |
| life the way you want to. | | | | the normal vacations to Las Vegas or New York |
| I'm going to give you five ways that you can | | | | City, why not explore deep caves/caverns or get |
| start living your life the way you've always | | | | into a dogfight in flying vintage WWII aircraft. |
| wanted but was too afraid to jump in. | | | | There are driving schools where you can race in |
| 1. On this first one you'll need to go all the way | | | | real race cars or you can do a tandem HALO |
| back to when you first left high school and had | | | | jump out of a plane at 30,000 feet. If you have a |
| certain dreams and aspirations. Write down any | | | | family then you might try a rafting or kayaking |
| and all the dreams you wanted to do. List them | | | | vacation. Google adventure vacations for more |
| from the most important to the least. Make sure | | | | information. |
| that they match up to your current values and | | | | 5. Finally, perform in public. You can learn how to |
| beliefs. That's one of the funny things about life, | | | | sing and then perform in front of an audience. Or |
| as we move through life, we will change and what | | | | if you have something you know better than |
| we thought was important may not be now. If | | | | most people, then get out and talk about it to an |
| you still want to do it, then make a plan to reach | | | | audience. There are local service clubs, such as |
| your dream. Then start taking action. | | | | the Rotary and Kiwanis that are looking for |
| 2. Get yourself physically fit. If you really want to | | | | speakers. You'll only have to talk for about 20 |
| live your life to its fullest, then you should be in a | | | | minutes and you'll get a meal out of it. You may |
| fairly decent shape. You can start taking hikes or | | | | even want to drag out that latent actor within |
| some other outdoor activity. This will help | | | | you and perform on stage. I remember back in |
| kick-start your journey to a highly active life for | | | | 1995, one of my friends asked me to act in a |
| the rest of your life. If you are a Baby Boomer, | | | | children's play. I had to act, sing, and dance. And I |
| now is the time to really get in shape. Most | | | | had fun doing it for several days and nights. |
| boomers are in terrible physical condition and | | | | Whatever you do, live your life by doing things |
| won't even approach their parents in an active | | | | that will take you out of your comfort zone and |
| lifestyle. | | | | you may get so much out of it. The five areas |
| 3. Learn something you've always to do. It could | | | | above is only a start. Find others that you want |
| be anything. If you've always wanted to dance, | | | | to do for you, okay? I wish you a lot of fun as |
| then take some lessons. Heck, Dancing with the | | | | you explore that other side of your life that you |
| Stars is popular and many people are taking it up. | | | | missed. |
| It will help get you out and get you in shape. You | | | | |