Well now - isn't this a surprise? I am going to be 65 years old tomorrow, 9th April 2022.
One cannot approach this milestone without some memories coming out. After all, one has memories of being a child, a school kid, a university student, a graduate, a National Serviceman in the SADF, a company employee, a Provincial sports representative, a boyfriend, a businessman, a company Managing Director, a husband, a step-dad, a Harley owner and HOG member; amongst other things. Each of these memories brings different people to mind, so many emotions, and many sub-divisions of the above.
Some people have stuck around, some come and gone, but all have been important to who I am today.
Before this becomes a boring waffle, I am going to impart some of what I consider important: Any words of wisdom?
Yes, just a few.
I’ve learned that people will treat you the way you allow them to treat you. Respect and love yourself, and others will do the same.
There is no such thing as mistakes, only lessons to be learned. I have learnt a lot. I have lots to pass on, but people prefer to make their own lessons.
If you don’t believe in yourself, chances are that nobody will believe in you either.
You have to have courage to make a difference in life. Courage is not the absence of fear, mind you. It’s feeling the fear and making the decision that you’re going to persevere anyway.
Your reputation is everything, so you must guard it carefully because it’s the key to power. Once you lose it, you could lose everything,
Any last words?
Yes, this Saturday, is my “special day.” I will spend the day with my precious wife, talk to my sons, play music from the era in which I was born, eat the food I love, watch some F1, and sit back and enjoy all that God has blessed me with so far. I will think about my late Mother, Father and brother, who all played such a big part in my life. My sincere thanks to my family (especially my soul mate, Lila) and friends who have stood by me during my 65 years.
