Really interesting and painful experiences here. My decision making in my life has been very passive. I was on autopilot till i was 34. Taking the path of least resistance mostly. But the choices were career building. And allowed me to enter into marriage and build a family when i had no real aspirations of this growing up. I don’t think i have any regrets either. But having been laid off recently, i am now going through a list of about 25 possible job opportunities or business ventures. And the business ventures, although based on what i think are marketable opportunities, are limiting me right now, due to my experience level and the likely need to partner in different opportunities. I need help and experts to get these startups ofd the ground. But one thing i’ve learned in talking with other business owners is the single most important decision in this process is partner selection. It goes in the wrong direction so often. So i will consider this as i whittle down my 25 to 5. Those five must unite my passion for social change and my experience in business and as a scientist in biology. Projects with impact. On healthcare, nutrition & lifestyle, technology discovery and development, and coral reef survival. I don’t have em picked yet, but i’m close to figuring out some parts of my future actively for the first time in my life. I’m 47.

You’ve given me something to think about, i appreciate you sharing.