As I have grown older, I have learned that it is very important to see the world as it is instead of how I would like it to be. Secondly, as a male of the species it has taken effort to be a little...view moreAs I have grown older, I have learned that it is very important to see the world as it is instead of how I would like it to be. Secondly, as a male of the species it has taken effort to be a little less stupid today than I was yesterday. I have been given much, worked hard my whole life, and have given back to balance the luck I have enjoyed. I have survived cancer twice. I have much for which to be thankful and more important to be joyful.view less