A benefit of getting older

One of the benefits of getting older is you have a clearer picture of things, and a more accurate perspective.

You may not be any smarter or astute or given to making better decisions.

But you should be able to see things in the round and from a distance, rather than getting bogged down in frustration or confusion about how something actually works.

Years later, you can see how things work and you will have a greater sense of equanimity without the futile, frustrating attempt to change the system.

I am not saying you should not try to change the system. But as you get older you recognise the bits of the system that are more amenable to change.

Thus, you can spend your tome and resources more effectively.

P.S. I would still trade this wisdom for youth.