Comments on: Life’s Regrets

By: Adam Graham

Adam Graham — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:54:08 +0000

I toyed with the idea of joining the Coast Guard, never followed through in part because my dad would kill me. Some people are meant to join and made that life. Some aren’t. But those who aren’t need to support those who are.

By: Larry Knudson

Larry Knudson — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:16:51 +0000

I can tell you that you did, indeed, miss something by not joining. The close fellowship, that most of us enjoyed, has never been matched in the civilian world. The feeling of true accomplishment after a successful mission is also rare in civilian life. However, we needed the support of folks like you who decided to take a different path. We certainly thank you for it. Now, don’t wait ten years to start your own company. Do it quickly. Start as a consultant while still keeping you civil service job. Remember that in ten years you’ll be ten years older and more set in your ways. Ten years is a long time – think of how big your company could be by then. And then think of the feeling of accomplishment!!

By: WunderKraut

WunderKraut — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 13:41:31 +0000

Its not that I feel bad or guilty or even that my life is ruined because I did not serve. No, it is just that was path I did not take and I am where I am now for a reason. I am cool with that. But still, there is a part of me that wishes I had served

By: slickdpdx

slickdpdx — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 03:14:23 +0000

Don’t be too hard on yourself! It doesn’t make you bad, but its one thing that makes those who serve special.
(I didn’t serve either.)