Hi Mark. Nice to "meet" you. This was such a great read—and not just because I love a good “Bonzo to POTUS” comeback story. The arc you traced in Reagan’s life is a powerful reminder that what looks like a detour might actually be training ground. Or as you put it: a setup disguised as a setback.
It’s a message that hits especially hard when you're staring at your own stalled momentum. I’ve felt that descent you described—when your résumé starts to look like a downward slope instead of a ladder, and you start questioning whether the summit was ever real to begin with.
But I love how you zoomed out. Not just on Reagan, but on what’s possible after 50. We need more of that narrative—one that doesn’t glorify burnout in your 30s or peak-success-by-LinkedIn standards, but honors depth, resilience, and the wisdom earned through the long game.
Thanks for writing this. And no—you’re not just writing to yourself. I’m here, reading, nodding, and grateful.
Reagan's mom's faith was an inspiration to him. Good thoughts here Mark.
Thanks, Paul. Glad you liked it.
Hi Mark. Nice to "meet" you. This was such a great read—and not just because I love a good “Bonzo to POTUS” comeback story. The arc you traced in Reagan’s life is a powerful reminder that what looks like a detour might actually be training ground. Or as you put it: a setup disguised as a setback.
It’s a message that hits especially hard when you're staring at your own stalled momentum. I’ve felt that descent you described—when your résumé starts to look like a downward slope instead of a ladder, and you start questioning whether the summit was ever real to begin with.
But I love how you zoomed out. Not just on Reagan, but on what’s possible after 50. We need more of that narrative—one that doesn’t glorify burnout in your 30s or peak-success-by-LinkedIn standards, but honors depth, resilience, and the wisdom earned through the long game.
Thanks for writing this. And no—you’re not just writing to yourself. I’m here, reading, nodding, and grateful.