As a teenager I notice my father moving around less. He attended fewer civic events sat on fewer boards and generally was more at home I was all go! So many things to accomplish and places to visit.

When my father died early, I also shook was shocked to look at the long catalog of his accomplishments that significantly contribute to medicine, civic life, education, and motor sports.

I tributed his slowing down to age and less energy.

Now that I’m older I wonder if his seeming diminished ambition might be explained differently?

Yes, I too now have less energy and drive to buzz around inactivity.

And with less energy my ambitions have changed. I’d like to say matured.

As I reflect the sharp drop in my father’s social activities because was because he thought it was more important to be close to home as his five children progressed through teenage years. My ambitions changed as I my daughters became teenagers. For their well-being, I realized that I needed to be alert and supportive at antisocial times.

My work ambitions have also changed with time. Have less interest in high octane, high visibility, high status work. I’m more interested in purpose driven work.

I envision a world where people thrive and express their full potential; there’s enough for everyone; and the earth is safe, beautiful and nurtured.

I want to serve those who are also driven to create a positive impact.