Never having been in the military. I came close (long story) but never went in. Since, however, I've worked professionally with many military units, primarily in advanced electronic projects, and have been quite impressed with their skill and overall take on life. It would have been a good life (but I'm not complaining about the great life I have).

Two regrets. My Boxing career never really materialized as I had hoped. Life and circumstances got in the way. Like any fighter I believed in myself and felt I was good enough to make it to the top. I wanted to be a champion. A lofty dream, perhaps, but I felt, and still feel that within me lies a champion. Too bad I'm the only one that knows it. It wasn't about money either. I truly love boxing. The other regret is that I never opened up the restaurant that I always wanted. This dream is still attainable. So stay tuned.

I will always house guilt for not marrying well the first time. I truely had a leave it to Beaver upbringing (so to speak) and my kids are victims of a bad divorce and custody battle. They were too young then but have felt the brunt of it ever since and I know they have been effected by it. My current wife is a God send, but I still struggle with Monogamy. She and I are both alpha types that like control. Only my up bringing and sence of committment keep me out of harms way. I truly love my wife, but struggle with the idea of forever every day. I wish I knew why.

Let's say for a minute you are 65 years old. You moved up the ranks in your insurance company and made it to VP. You made an adequate salary, have a nice home, a spouse, 2.5 kids, and they have 2.5 kids. You worked hard for your company, lived a good, clean life, and made a decent living, just like most everyone else. Sounds perfectly fine, right? But did we really do right by ourselves? Couldn't we have taken the time to figure out what we really enjoy, and spend a life doing that? Doing some crap job all your life just to make some company a little richer so that you could support your normal life. I'm running these numbers...and 5 days per week, 40 hours per week, about 20 workdays per month, 12 months a year, for 40 years...and you're looking at 1,920,000 hours spent on something you are totally disinterested in, for no real purpose aside from you making a living that society tells you is acceptable! There's gotta be a better way...

I truly regret not serving in the military even though I have worked in public service most of my life. My Dad was in the Navy and my son has been in the Marines and now the National Guard. I feel I am very patriotic and if I had my life to do over I would have enlisted. At the time I registered for the military I would have served if called up, but not being called I chose career over military service. Now I'm too old and I don't think the Marines are looking for a few old men. Too bad!