Brian — I love this framing. “Midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a plot twist” is exactly how it feels — and how it should be talked about. That mix of editing and authorship you describe really hit home.
I’ve been writing about a similar shift I call “Reverse Legacy” — how letting go of someday can open a whole new chapter of living now. Sharing in case it resonates:
Brian — I love this framing. “Midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a plot twist” is exactly how it feels — and how it should be talked about. That mix of editing and authorship you describe really hit home.
I’ve been writing about a similar shift I call “Reverse Legacy” — how letting go of someday can open a whole new chapter of living now. Sharing in case it resonates:
https://open.substack.com/pub/thebenthalls/p/reverse-legacy-letting-go-of-someday?r=5ci1ff&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
-Kelly
Great article, Brian. Lots to think about here.
Thanks, Brian....Love it! ".... YOU open the door to your very own midlife plot twist..." and write the "rest of your story!