This first half of this definitely struck a chord. I spent the first three quarters of this year taking care of a terminally ill parent, then seeing them through hospice. If that sort of experience doesn't make a person step back from their life and question what they're doing nothing will.

I decided to step away from my job as an engineering VP and try something I actually wanted to do. It's terrifying, especially in this economy, but I wake up and feel excitement in the morning instead of dread for the first time in as long as I can remember.

Love how you highlighted your morning excitement now! That's what I was going for in this post!

What are you trying now that you actually want to do? Cheering for you!

(And please let me know what you would've liked to see in the second half! Blog posts are easy to edit!)