A few years ago, I blew off getting together with a dear friend I hadn’t seen in 20 plus years.

My excuse at the time was that business was insane for me and I figured I’d catch up with him in a month or two.

After all, we had just spoken on the phone, so that shouldn’t be a problem, right?

Wrong!

He passed away suddenly and now I have a lot of unnecessary regret.

Bruce was the singer/guitar player in a band I was in right out of high school and I had some of the best times with him and his brother Mark.

Mark was the drummer.

Mark and I kept in touch after Bruce’s funeral and we talked about getting together in March of this year.

Like an asshole, I almost blew it off.

Two unexpected deals came in to Castain Training Systems and if we’re being honest, I was coming off of some family stuff that became rather time consuming.

I was reaching for the phone to let Mark know March wasn’t going to happen when I became reunited with my senses.

I moved some things around and worked a few really long days to get the work done but;

As you read this, I’m hanging out with Mark and his wife, reminiscing about old times and celebrating new memories too!

Actually, I’m assuming that’s what I’m doing because I wrote this post in advance so I could enjoy life!

Sick Thought: Wouldn’t it be f’d up if my plane went down and I’m posting like I’m still alive?

All of this is just to say;

We really need to slow down and embrace the sh*t that REALLY matters

Take it from someone who is in the process of learning his lesson!

Peace!