In less than a week I'll be 43. While it's not traditionally considered a big milestone, it is 18 + 25, meaning a whole generation of adulthood (and my 25 year high school reunion). I've found my outlook changing and feel as though I'm about to spontaneously mature by 2 or 3 decades.
Truth be told, I'm having my best years now. I've never been stronger physically (minus some occasional back pain), I've never earned more per hour at my job, and I've never had an easier time seducing hot women. While my sex drive is definitely not what it used to be, that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's now in perfect balance with what I can achieve. Instead of wanting it 10 times more than I can get it (which was not that often in my 20's), these days I only want it as much as I can get it (which is much more often now). The two sort of met half way.
The main indication of your improvement is when women come out of the blue to offer compliments. For example, last night at a bar in Silicon Valley a hot 23 year old girl who I hadn't even noticed approached me at the pool table and said "I just wanted to tell you that I love the way you dress and the way you carry yourself, and that you are very handsome". I just said "Thank you" and changed the subject to be about her. I asked her name and got her talking about herself. It turned out we had a lot in common and she left the club with me 2 hours later.
While the popular opinion is that a man in his 20's is much preferable to one in his 40's, the truth is that 20 years ago I would have been gawking at that girl and then went home to sleep in my room (at my mom's house) and masturbated instead.
Through the slow, long-term improvements you make in your career, earning potential, health, and experience with women, your outer demeanor will slowly evolve. You can become the person we want to be but it won't happen overnight. When you do, people will take notice. More importantly, once you achieve some of your goals you can relax a little as there will be nothing left to prove.
Remember that the worst things that happen in your life will ultimately be what tests and builds your character. In a way, the more hardships you endure the better off you'll be (that which does not kill you makes you stronger).
While I'm sure that glory days will pass me by, the truth is I've been thinking that since age 27, so I hope this thread gives people who are younger but feeling older hope. I'm curious to hear from members older than myself on whether I'm just the Coyote who has gone over the cliff but just hasn't fallen yet, or whether it might even get better from here. And to the younger members: whatever you do, never limit yourself based on your age, and let women decide whether you are too old. You are always younger than you think.
Finally, remember that unless you are independently wealthy, (Wife + Kids + House) = (Slavery or Jail).
Truth be told, I'm having my best years now. I've never been stronger physically (minus some occasional back pain), I've never earned more per hour at my job, and I've never had an easier time seducing hot women. While my sex drive is definitely not what it used to be, that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's now in perfect balance with what I can achieve. Instead of wanting it 10 times more than I can get it (which was not that often in my 20's), these days I only want it as much as I can get it (which is much more often now). The two sort of met half way.
The main indication of your improvement is when women come out of the blue to offer compliments. For example, last night at a bar in Silicon Valley a hot 23 year old girl who I hadn't even noticed approached me at the pool table and said "I just wanted to tell you that I love the way you dress and the way you carry yourself, and that you are very handsome". I just said "Thank you" and changed the subject to be about her. I asked her name and got her talking about herself. It turned out we had a lot in common and she left the club with me 2 hours later.
While the popular opinion is that a man in his 20's is much preferable to one in his 40's, the truth is that 20 years ago I would have been gawking at that girl and then went home to sleep in my room (at my mom's house) and masturbated instead.
Through the slow, long-term improvements you make in your career, earning potential, health, and experience with women, your outer demeanor will slowly evolve. You can become the person we want to be but it won't happen overnight. When you do, people will take notice. More importantly, once you achieve some of your goals you can relax a little as there will be nothing left to prove.
Remember that the worst things that happen in your life will ultimately be what tests and builds your character. In a way, the more hardships you endure the better off you'll be (that which does not kill you makes you stronger).
While I'm sure that glory days will pass me by, the truth is I've been thinking that since age 27, so I hope this thread gives people who are younger but feeling older hope. I'm curious to hear from members older than myself on whether I'm just the Coyote who has gone over the cliff but just hasn't fallen yet, or whether it might even get better from here. And to the younger members: whatever you do, never limit yourself based on your age, and let women decide whether you are too old. You are always younger than you think.
Finally, remember that unless you are independently wealthy, (Wife + Kids + House) = (Slavery or Jail).
