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He left pharmacy. The ambition went into running and giving.

Jun 2022 · Year 5

Life at the time

  • Returned to racing after previously giving it up.
  • Completed a four-week overseas trip and increased philanthropy.

How it felt

  • Was willing to revisit an interest he had thought he was finished with. “I got back into racing after swearing it off.”
  • Giving had become a larger part of his retirement. “Philanthropy has gone way up.”

He won his freedom—and ran out of goals.

2021 · Year 5

Life at the time

  • Released the album he had wanted to make for years.
  • Reunited with US family and announced plans to stop anniversary updates.

How it felt

  • Recognized that fear of failure, not just employment, had delayed the album. “I was worried I’d fail”
  • Felt exceptional pride in completing it. “it is by far the thing that I’m most proud of”

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