So, we're both a bit past our prime and could lose a few pounds? I like middle-age. I didn't really even feel like I was starting to "come into my own" until a couple of years ago - but only as it relates to personal success, emotional stability, and a drop of wisdom. Financial success? Not so much, yet. But, I have hope for myself there - at least I have a slight silver stack and minimal debt, which is doing better than most people I know.

I share my life experiences, difficult though they may have been - because I know there's people like you out there: people who have had their own life experiences. These experiences you have had are different from mine, but I want to hear about yours, I want to learn from yours. I want to welcome you to the SteemIt community and say to you, "You have value; warts & all." :D

Real life happens to everyone - rich and poor, dumb & intelligent, kind or mean, pretty or ugly - and it all has value. I don't judge books by their covers any more. Share your stories with us, whatever they may be.

I just started Steeming two months ago and already have surpassed 900 followers. Who knew that I was all that interesting? I'm sure you'll come along in time. Put a little bit of "skin in the game," right now, if you can - Steem prices are very reasonable. I put in $25, twice - now I'm up over 100 Steem Power. It starts making a difference. I would have wasted that same amount of money watching movies or playing games, if I were still the same old me from a few years ago. This way, at least I might end up with something more to show for my time and money. I figured I had nothing to lose, but I was wrong - I have discovered that I have a lot to gain from my time with the SteemIt community. It's not a "get rich quick" scheme - it's a steady ebb & flow where the turtle will win the race, eventually.

Followed, Upvoted, and Resteemed.