What I earlier thought were disadvantages have actually been my advantages all along. Or maybe I transmuted them.
I used to lament that I had gone to five schools instead of one and moved around way too much. But at 47, when the world around me has changed, I find I’m able to handle things, if not smoothly, at least handle them. Undeniably, there have been so many changes that have upended most of our lives. With the gig economy being the “new normal” and “lifelong learning” mandatory, I’m glad I’m a nerd deep down. I’m also glad I didn’t study too hard in my high school and college. At least I had some frivolous, fun days. I’m glad I read those Nancy Drews under the desk in school. I’m glad I read those Kiss and Darling photoromances at 10, I’m glad, I’m glad, I’m glad about everything. I may feel sad about a couple of things, but hey who doesn’t, right?
Anyway, being a rolling stone DOES help. Being a Jack of all trades DOES help. You choose what you want to master. And don’t let anyone or anything master you!
