Well said Courage. At around 50 I think the catch phrases like time is short, life goes by so quickly etc come sharply into focus. Not so much my eyes btw...
But, the finality and a feeling of we don't get many more chance to effectuate change is more acute.
Plus our BS - O - meters are sharply honed. We know what is truly important and life becomes a lot less about stuff. At least for me. Treasure today is in development of honest, loving relationships.