Eleanor Roosevelt encouraged us all to do something every day that scares us. She was one of the more unusual first ladies, someone who followed her own path, and I suspect took her own advice.  It is timeless in many ways. It is a good reminder – have you done anything recently that scares you? Are you sitting in a job you’ve been doing for 10+ years, and where you are comfortable but slightly bored? Is there anything exciting happening for you day in and day out? If not, you might want to reconsider where you are, and think about doing something that scares you.

George Bush reminded us that “Just because you’re an old guy, you don’t have to sit around drooling in the corner,” he said. “Get out and do something. Get out and enjoy life.” Double check yourself.  Are you playing the old guy sitting in the corner, far before your time?  Note to self: your chronological age is not relevant in this case.

George Bush skydives on his 85th birthday.