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You get some great,amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

Whenever I receive incredibly fantastic news, my first instinct is to double-check the source. In this era of ‘fake news,’ verifying facts is crucial before celebrating. Once I’m convinced it’s true, the next step is obviousI call my wife. A little context here: due to work commitments, I’ve been living alone lately. Now, back to the story. I call my wife, eager to share the news. As expected, she’s busy with work and tells me to call her later. But within minutes, she calls backonly to ask if I’ve rechecked the source! Then comes the inevitable story, one I’ve heard a thousand times over the years. It’s about how her grandmother always said, “Never be too happy, or you might jinx it.” And just like that, my excitement is tempered. Next, I call my son. Being a chartered accountant, his reaction is predictable. His first question? “Does this news benefit… You get some great,amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?

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What could I do differently

One of the greatest advantages of hindsight is the ability to reflect on the past, evaluate our choices, and identify areas for improvement or moments we might do differently. For me, the five decades of my life have been a continuous learning experience, each phase offering its own lessons. If given the opportunity to revisit certain moments, there are a few changes I might consider. I would have cherished more time with my son during his toddler yearstaken more photos, recorded more videos, and preserved those fleeting moments more diligently. I regret not safeguarding the only audio recording I had of my grandmother and other family members from the 1970s. That tape, along with irreplaceable family photos, was lost in a flooda reminder of how fragile memories can be. I could have controlled my temper better, avoiding unnecessary arguments that, in hindsight, held little significance. Yet, amidst these reflections, there… What could I do differently