Forget that blind ambition, and learn to trust your intuition.
I'm getting old, don't wear underwear, and I don't go to church.
If life gives you limes, make margaritas.
Sail the main course in a simple sturdy craft. Keep her well stocked with short stories and long laughs. Go fast enough to get there but slow enough to see. Moderation seems to be the key.
Only time will tell if it was time well-spent
Without geography you're nowhere.