10/50 List!

The other day I made a comment to my wife about us being a 'Middle-Aged couple'. She quickly said, "Jim, you're past middle age." Very few people have the privilege of living to 100, so my wife is likely right.

So in anticipation of a significant birthday, I have put together a list of 10 things you should know by the time you hit 50!
Here is my 10/50 list:

1. We get in touch with our mortality--we realize we could actually die if we take stupid risks.
2. We begin to place a greater priority on our personal health, we don't take it for granted.
3. The future of our children matters more than our own.
4. Leave a positive legacy to be remembered by. Your kids will become you.
5. We value our life partner in a greater way and begin to cherish the time we have together.
6. We should invest in younger people--the returns are amazing.
7. Time counts
8. Have fun along the way--life won't wait for you--do stuff that brings you pleasure.
9. Have a personal relationship with Jesus-He gives hope, purpose, fulfillment, peace--how can that possibly be bad for anyone?
10. You can't change people. People change when they allow God to help them--you're not God.

Go ahead, add a few of your own insights in the comments section.