When I was a kid I wanted to be President of the United States. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one with this ambition. As an adult I realized that to become President I’d have to:

Meet and connect with a lot of people. Remember names and faces. Fundraise. Spend many evenings away from home. Have my private life constantly scrutinized and broadcast to the entire world.

I’m not very good and #1 and #2 and I don’t like #3, #4, or #5, so I’m happy that I never acted on that particular priority.

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