Slightly Askew

Twenty-eight

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

I turn twenty-nine tomorrow. Happy birthday to me.

These anniversaries in life feel like suitable times to reflect on the past and speculate on the future.

I achieved a fair bit aged twenty-eight.

James and I have built a business with a six-figure turnover.

With the help of Jen, I’ve started running (and completed a few 10k circuits around Alton Water).

Bill, Clarkey and I gave up smoking on New Year’s Day. I haven’t had a puff since.

And most importantly, my wife and I are expecting our first child in less than ten weeks.

Twenty-eight has taught me that if you want to do things that are difficult but ultimately worthwhile, it makes sense not to do them alone.

Success and happiness are a bit on the rubbish side if you’ve nobody to share them with.

The plan for year twenty-nine, then: surround myself with more brilliant people who love making things happen.

And believe me, the plan is in place.