At 40, you enter a profound accounting phase of life—leaving behind the first half and stepping into the second. You stop asking, “What do I want to become?” and start asking, “What do I truly value?” You isolate your goals from life’s noise and clearly prioritize what truly matters; focusing on the most valuable things feels far more meaningful than chasing everything. Of course, during this accounting, you still look in the mirror and trick yourself with, “Wow, I still look 28… guess I need a shave.” The best part? You stop saying, “I’ll do it one day,” and start saying, “I’ll get it done this month…” because now you deeply understand the value of your time. Happy birthday to me. 😀