Are You Going To Make It? One of my 2022 resolutions is to get better at celebrating birthdays. Take away the fluff in life and all we really have is traditions. Weddings. Funerals. Graduations. Holidays. Births. Games. Anniversaries. It’s been that way for thousands of years in all cultures. Marketing and capitalism make you feel like life is all about work and achievements. Hustle. Grind. Team No Sleep. We pride ourselves in taking no vacation days. But, if you’re lucky, every Thanksgiving and Christmas you end up at the same place. Money could enable you to get a nicer house. But chances are your brother will still piss you off. There’s a quote I love from Brian Dyson: “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit. And you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that ‘work’ is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls — family, health, friends and spirit — are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.” Life is short. Go to that second cousin’s graduation. Book a flight for your best friend’s birthday. Work isn’t going anywhere Roscoe Jenkins. But don’t lose any sleep skipping a gender reveal.