[M_Six]

The big moment for me was when my eyesight started going in my early 40's. I'd always had perfect vision both near and far, especially far. But then in my 40's I found myself not being able to see things up close. That got so bad I soon needed glasses to read. Now I need glasses all the time. Trifocals at that.

Now that I'm older I consider almost everything critically. I'm very careful about how much I drink, how much sleep I get, how fast I drive, etc. I'm also always running what I'm about to say through my head a few times to make sure I don't regret saying something. That goes triple for email.

I don't miss clubbing or hanging out with friends till all hours. Wifey and are DINKs, so we live comfortably and pretty much just have ourselves to ourselves. And that's fine with me because she's my best friend. We enjoy being together.

I do wish I'd stayed in better shape. I keep resolving to exercise more and really need to get to it before it's too late. Shoveling that snow this weekend and ending up with a sore back just drove home the point that I can't stay in shape without exercise like I was able to do when I worked at a more active job. The year I worked for UPS was better than a year spent at a gym. There's a reason you don't see fat UPS guys.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

One of my skater pals from back in the day and i were just talking about this yesterday. We were ranting about not having HD cam corders in our phones or even having phones when we were doing all of our crazy stuff. But as cool as it would be to have pictures and videos of the crazy shit we did, not having that instant, digital, connectivity that would have come with it is part of what made growing up in our generation awesome.

Don't get me wrong, i wish GoPros and phone cameras would have been around for documenting shit that people sometimes question whether or not i was capable of doing. But having no way of contacting us once we left the house was awesome. Pick up a phone, with a line attached to it. "Hey John, we're going to meet there at 2pm." John was there come hell or high water at 2pm. Cool how that worked back then. No text message at 1:59 from John saying he can't make it or was going to be late. (likely from wasting time on the internet) He was just there because if he didn't show up he'd fuck our whole day up and never be invited again.

I preferred the early business days as well. I remember when the fax paper only came in a roll. lol That was cutting edge tech at the time. "No he's not in the office at the moment, can i take a message?" And they expected a call back some time within the next 24 hours. NOT the next 24 seconds. Now i get a damn text message (before receiving the email) saying, i just left you a VM at your office and sent you an email. I NEED an answer NOW!!

Just wanna pull the plug and head to Belize with 1MOREMOD sometimes.

A forever good friend has bought 7 acres in Belize and is putting together the build/contractors for his home and greenhouse. He's a smoker since birth I think.

Costa Rica for myself. Gold coast...awesome waves. Hotter than vulture piss much of the year when it's not raining. Central upper mountain is the best weather but boring as hell.

[MKSixer]

I will break this up into 2 answers.

I started feeling like a mature adult when my daughter was born (33 y/o). The enormity of the moment hits like a ton of bricks when you realize that you are now completely responsible for another life.

I started feeling a bit older when I stopped healing as quickly and when the orthopod told me that the hips have gone nearly as far as they could go. Prior to that I still felt 18 in every way. Ahem...every way.

The main piece of advice that I will provide is to do everything with passion, do things for those less fortunate (YOU PERSONALLY, not the gov't), and never skimp on the following:

1. Shoes - you only get 2 feet.
2. Sunglasses - you only get 2 eyes
3. Ear protection - you only get 2 ears and though things can be amplified, there is nothing like the real thing.
4. Get a really good mattress. You will spend about a third of your life sleeping.

Skills:
1. Learn to drive well. If you don't live in a megalopolis, you will spend a good deal of your life driving.
2. Learn another language. (A huge failure of mine...2 years of private french lessons and I only know a smattering of phrases)
3. Learn math. No explanation necessary.

Lastly:
Always take time for kids. They never forget it. (Bend down to their level, adults are giants to them and it makes them feel like equals.)

Tell everyone you love that you love them as often as possible.

Cheers-mk

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

One of my skater pals from back in the day and i were just talking about this yesterday. We were ranting about not having HD cam corders in our phones or even having phones when we were doing all of our crazy stuff. But as cool as it would be to have pictures and videos of the crazy shit we did, not having that instant, digital, connectivity that would have come with it is part of what made growing up in our generation awesome.

Don't get me wrong, i wish GoPros and phone cameras would have been around for documenting shit that people sometimes question whether or not i was capable of doing. But having no way of contacting us once we left the house was awesome. Pick up a phone, with a line attached to it. "Hey John, we're going to meet there at 2pm." John was there come hell or high water at 2pm. Cool how that worked back then. No text message at 1:59 from John saying he can't make it or was going to be late. (likely from wasting time on the internet) He was just there because if he didn't show up he'd fuck our whole day up and never be invited again.

I preferred the early business days as well. I remember when the fax paper only came in a roll. lol That was cutting edge tech at the time. "No he's not in the office at the moment, can i take a message?" And they expected a call back some time within the next 24 hours. NOT the next 24 seconds. Now i get a damn text message (before receiving the email) saying, i just left you a VM at your office and sent you an email. I NEED an answer NOW!!

Just wanna pull the plug and head to Belize with 1MOREMOD sometimes.

I often tell people I was happiest during my time in the military, especially when I was stationed in Germany. My single source of information was the Stars and Stripes and occasionally AFN. The most we had to fear was a million tons of Soviet armor just across the border. We were like, "Haw! We got those guys covered. No biggie." Now I lay awake at night worrying about shit over which I have little or no control.

That peace of mind in Germany came from being unplugged. I didn't know or care what was going on outside my own world. That has an amazingly calming effect on your psyche.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by M_Six

The big moment for me was when my eyesight started going in my early 40's. I'd always had perfect vision both near and far, especially far. But then in my 40's I found myself not being able to see things up close. That got so bad I soon needed glasses to read. Now I need glasses all the time. Trifocals at that.

Now that I'm older I consider almost everything critically. I'm very careful about how much I drink, how much sleep I get, how fast I drive, etc. I'm also always running what I'm about to say through my head a few times to make sure I don't regret saying something. That goes triple for email.

I don't miss clubbing or hanging out with friends till all hours. Wifey and are DINKs, so we live comfortably and pretty much just have ourselves to ourselves. And that's fine with me because she's my best friend. We enjoy being together.

I do wish I'd stayed in better shape. I keep resolving to exercise more and really need to get to it before it's too late. Shoveling that snow this weekend and ending up with a sore back just drove home the point that I can't stay in shape without exercise like I was able to do when I worked at a more active job. The year I worked for UPS was better than a year spent at a gym. There's a reason you don't see fat UPS guys.

Man, i sometimes write 3 or 4 drafts of an email (important emails) before hitting send. But that stuff is FOREVER!

As a guy who had not exercised for the past 10 years, all i can say is, Do it! I've recently lost some excess and gained a fair amount of fitness in a short time. It feels excellent, like absolutely fabulous. It was such a relief to see my heart respond so well. Pretty substantial drop in BP and huge drop in resting HR. I've been encouraging everyone over the last month or so to start a regular exercise program. Took me about 2 months of 2 - 3 hours a week before i started looking forward to my exercise time, but now as soon as i'm done with one workout, i'm looking forward to the next. Hell, i jumped on the treadmill this morning for 25 min because i woke up a little early feeling refreshed.

If there is one place most everyone can use a change it's getting fit. So worth the change in scheduling and time investment. It's debatable whether or not you'll live longer, but you're sure to live better while you're here if exercise is a regular part of your routine.

[TXSTYLE]

When I turned 40. It kinda hit me that I am "middle aged". But I distinctly remember almost this "sense of being and drive" unlike I ever felt before. I am now 45 and very fortunate with good health, beautiful wife of 15yrs+, 2 beautiful boys, a business, and just about all that a man with goals could want. I will add this... I also feel like time is "moving very rapidly"!

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

When I turned 40. It kinda hit me that I am "middle aged". But I distinctly remember almost this "sense of being and drive" unlike I ever felt before. I am now 45 and very fortunate with good health, beautiful wife of 15yrs+, 2 beautiful boys, a business, and just about all that a man with goals could want. I will add this... I also feel like time is "moving very rapidly"!

Ain't that the truth. Like a high speed train going by.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Ain't that the truth. Like a high speed train going by.

Bro... Seriously. 2015 lasted like 3 weeks.

[kprocivic]

I felt old when I realized highschool was over a decade ago.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

I felt old when I realized highschool was over a decade ago.

Ahhh... High School in the Awesome 80s! That was some of the best years of my life. Not to mention: best music, best movies, etc.

[csu87]

yesterday when i was getting lunch at a place by my alma mater. Everyone there looked so young and I asked my wife, are we those people that we used to think "they look old, i wonder what they are still doing here?"

im only 28 too

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by csu87

yesterday when i was getting lunch at a place by my alma mater. Everyone there looked so young and I asked my wife, are we those people that we used to think "they look old, i wonder what they are still doing here?"

im only 28 too

See, thats exactly it... i've already been in many situations, even at work when I am not the youngest one... thats where i was like... oh shit... then marriage and all this comes into your head and messes with you

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by atinybug

I'm 35, most of my friends are around the same age and we all still act like we're 25. The only time we feel old is when we're around actual 25 year olds.

Haha, I'm 35 as well and this is so true.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

I felt old when I realized highschool was over a decade ago.

Last week I realized I'd joined the army 39 years ago that day. I can't believe next year will make 40. Oy.

[Sidewinderpb]

I'm 24 and don't go out at all, don't do anything fun. Screwed up college my first time around, now I'm paying for it working full time and going to school full time double major. I'm an old man now, but I'll party with you afterward bro beans.

[mc-m3]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

The only thing that makes me feel old is that my body is slower to recover from hard workouts.

+1
at 30 you realize the days of 60s 400m are long past as are 5min miles (most likely anyway)

at 40 you realize that slight muscle pull or rolled ankle take forever to heal.

at 50 getting injured is easier to happen and yes, it still takes forever to heal.

I still play soccer 3-5 times a week and cycle 1-2k miles a year. To answer the original question, I would say 50 is when I really felt older as I'm more likely than not past my half way point. I didn't feel that way at 40.

[NickyC]

I've been lucky, haven't slowed down much at all physically wise. I still workout two hours a day, eat right, and stay faaaar away from sugar, junk food, and alcohol. Still play ball 3-4 nights per week with the high school kids, and still livin life above the rim at 39 years old hah. Helps that I'm 6'4 too, but whatever. Took this pic last October a couple months after turning 39. No plans on stopping anytime soon!!

[Nkc]

Around 28-29. Hangovers are a bitch.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Around 28-29. Hangovers are a bitch.

I'm seriously careful about drinking for just this reason. I get hangovers on waaaay less booze and they kill me now. Although it's been years since I've had a bad one. But even overdoing it a little will make me feel like crap the next day.

[Alfisti]

Kids are the killer. Most middle to upper middle class women today have little to no home skills or parenting skills so the average guys I know are pulling a full time job, cooking, taking care of kid number 1, doing what they can to help with kid 2 and nursing their missus through the mental hardship of child rearing.

Cue massive weight gain and feeling old.

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by M_Six

The big moment for me was when my eyesight started going in my early 40's.

THIS! Expect mine went in my mid 30's. I had outstanding vision and played a lot of racquet and ball sports, within 6 months i lost so much of my hand-eye co-ordination that i started plummeting in my squash league. Wearing glasses is a bitch, it never feels right.

[csu87]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I've been lucky, haven't slowed down much at all physically wise. I still workout two hours a day, eat right, and stay faaaar away from sugar, junk food, and alcohol. Still play ball 3-4 nights per week with the high school kids, and still livin life above the rim at 39 years old hah. Helps that I'm 6'4 too, but whatever. Took this pic last October a couple months after turning 39. No plans on stopping anytime soon!!

Looks like the rim is rejecting you. If you were a little younger, you'd have made it