I've come to the conclusion, age is just a number. For me personally, the years between forty and fifty were the best years of my life. Professionally, my career was on track and I was moving up the corporate ladder. In fact, if I had never been promoted again, I would have been satisfied. I liked my job, my co-workers, and my work environment. The worst of the climb upward was behind me and the future was bright. Personally, my family was "settled". My life partner was supportive and loving. The children were basically self-sufficient, responsive to our family values, and reasonably happy.
