The world owes me $4.5 M

“What are they going to do…..fire me?” These were the thoughts and words coming out of my mouth some 10+ years ago. I was young, running the US division of a publicly traded media/advertising company and setting the world on fire. Had a beautiful wife, great home, 2 young kids and achieving double digit growth with every initiative we launched. Absolutely untouchable!

Then my wife fell in love with someone she worked with. How the hell could that happen. I mean sure I was in Vegas 20–30 days/year, in London every 3 weeks or so. Yet when I was home, I was with my boys all the time! I took them everywhere I went, it was dad and his boys…..

It couldn’t have been me…..there must have been something wrong with her and her life. I was giving her everything she wanted. Oh well…hell with her. I think I’ll start hanging out with a younger crowd anyway. The sort of people who appreciate who I am and what I’ve achieved. Sure they may run up my bar tab from time to time….but they like…no they LOVE me! And these younger gals…they truly can see the real me. Boy, they sure do run up some bar and dinner tabs though.

Wow, this alarm seems to be going off earlier and earlier. What time did I get home last night? No problem, some black coffee, a couple Dt Dews….and I’ll be right and ready to go. I don’t think I can keep up this pace though….this every night out and trying to still hit home runs during the day is taking it’s toll. Maybe I just need a vacation.

45,000 shares, vested at $6? And what is the share price today? Holy shit….I am killing it! Sure it’ll be a few years before I can actually realize any of this, yet at this pace…who knows where I’ll be!!

Man we drank more than I thought at happy hour. Texting is tough enough sober, yet after having a bunch….this is brutal. Good thing it’s early, the cops aren’t on the prowl yet. Whoops..all the way into the other lane. Maybe I should text her when I get off the road. Naaa…I am sure she’ll want to see me, it’s Friday…..her and her friends always like to hang out on Fridays! Oh shit….those lights can’t be for me….

No sir, this is not my first time drinking and driving. About 15 years ago, I was ticketed. Multiple offender? What does that mean? Are you freaking kidding me?

Wife….gone. Money….gone. Career….gone. Hope….gone. Giving a shit…………gone.

Now, today is another day I rebuild. Thank God I live in the United States and have an opportunity to come back. Different path, yet way bigger heart and much smaller ego/attitude. Also, much smaller bank account. The world owes me $4.5M…..I could care less if I collect….I am just grateful I get the chance to try…..