2) The first time you dump a girl. Maybe you're stronger than you think.
3) Your first paycheck. It gave you a one-two combination punch from the invisible hand of capitalism, the first being that yes, taxes suck. The second: This is not nearly enough dough. Both fueled your ambition to earn more zeros. And still should.
4) The first time you stay out all night and see the sunrise. Freedom. Hope. Endless possibilities. Attack every dawn with that mix of surprise, awe, and optimism.
6) The first time you talk your way out of a ticket. It teaches you that most cops are just trying to avoid pulling you out of yet another bloody wreck, and makes you accelerate more attentively next time. You just don't know what might be around that corner, do you?
7) The first time you see your father as a man, complete with flaws, unfulfilled dreams, and unchained lust. Your mission: Learn from him, but don't repeat after him.
8) Your first medical scare. Next time you're in the drive-thru or at the gym, remember that panic.
9) Your first wedding as a groomsman. You looked your best, and you had that genuine pang of hope that someday you'd find the woman of your dreams—and just maybe she'd just be that hot bridesmaid on the dance floor.
11) The birth of your kid(s). Hope. Dreams. Fear. Adrenaline. Endless emotions. A priceless / unforgettable moment.
12) The first time you ask your kid for advice. He'll be more likely to take your counsel if he's also sharing, so give him some choice research projects: Find the next car, the right home-theater setup, the smart college.
13) Your first gray hair. You should understand by now that that's a blessing, not a curse.
14) The first time your 401(k) number surpasses your annual earnings. It means you'll be buying and not serving the latte at Starbucks in 2051.
13) The first time you realize that dropping a compliment can motivate change more effectively than issuing a command. The breadcrumb trail works better than the whiplash.
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