This reminds me of those moments when intuition overrides logic - and sometimes that's exactly what we need. Your police car purchase is a beautiful example of how 'mistakes' can become unexpected learning opportunities. The process of fixing it up, shocking yourself on the battery, learning about door panel incompatibilities - that's all growth disguised as mishap. There's something almost therapeutic about working with your hands to transform something others saw as a problem into something meaningful. And I appreciate how you framed this not as a cautionary tale but as a reminder that playing it safe has its own risks. We often forget that regret for chances not taken can weigh heavier than regret for things that didn't work out as planned.
Hey Derek,
I don't think you're risk adverse. But you might be risk averse, and there's nothing wrong with that!
And I agree with you that it's worth taking risks. I'm 69 yo and on my 5th career. It has been, and continues to be, a great ride!
Cheers!
Thanks man! Yeah more and more just gotta buckle up and see where all this takes ya
Look really carefully before buying used cars.
Or...just jump in wildly late at night.
Don’t do that
This reminds me of those moments when intuition overrides logic - and sometimes that's exactly what we need. Your police car purchase is a beautiful example of how 'mistakes' can become unexpected learning opportunities. The process of fixing it up, shocking yourself on the battery, learning about door panel incompatibilities - that's all growth disguised as mishap. There's something almost therapeutic about working with your hands to transform something others saw as a problem into something meaningful. And I appreciate how you framed this not as a cautionary tale but as a reminder that playing it safe has its own risks. We often forget that regret for chances not taken can weigh heavier than regret for things that didn't work out as planned.