The Age of Accomplishment

Don't worry, you are well past this era.

Do you ever notice how the highlights and victories of childhood seem to bring more satisfaction than their adult counterparts. Is it the innocence of childhood? Probably, as kids have less perspective on the outer world. Things seemed so much more important back then. I’m talking about the time you scored a winning goal in a soccer game or earned the highest grade on a test. Or maybe it was a ribbon for having the best drawing in art class or a round of applause for being in a play.

A good friend of mine, Ms. Golightly at The Thrifty Chicks blog, calls this childhood era the “Age of Accomplishment.” It can help build the foundation for one’s later success in life. Furthermore, we all go through hard times so it is important to remember the feeling of having done something very well and receiving recognition.

A few weeks ago while cleaning out our garage I found an award for winning my eighth grade spelling bee in 1978. This is the pinnacle of LeDandy's own Age of Accomplishment. I'll never forget the feeling of having won that day. It was an incredible rush and to this day brings a smile to my face. It surpassed everything else in terms of emotional satisfaction.

I'm glad that I kept it.