[911Rob]

Hey Markus, thanks for your post; great questions and I do think of these things often myself. I dont know you that well, but for what I do I can sense your a man of great humour, you like to enjoy life and maybe your career is burdening you down too much lately?

Two things for me pop out after reading this thread:
1. I am so very blessed to have met and married my wife that I could never feel unsuccessful, having her as my life partner is truly an over-accomplishment for me. I married up as they say.
2. Grandpa and I would have long talks and he told me his secret was "always having something to look forward to"; so along the lines of what Milt posted, create milestones in your life; I agree with that.

I look back and think about my childhood and the things that stick out the most are the things that had repitition; Grandparents took me to the lake every summer was a big one. The one time shot events seem to have less long term affect. From this advise our family likes to plan things in advance, we spend the time savouring the events because bingo, bango, bongo they come and go too fast. We planned a trip to Florida for over a year and we all got so much enjoyment out of it.

The last time I had feelings as you descibe I can honestly say were because I'd gotten away from my own priorities in life..... allowed myself to be distracted and lost focus on what was truly important in my life. Today, I dont let that happen; I'm a big family guy and it shows in my calendar.

Hope this helps? Make some plans to create a milestone this year!
Cheers pal,