I was talking to a friend who is in his mid-30s, and he was lamenting that he's not as idealistic as he was when he was younger. He said that he's noticed a similar pattern among his peer group... then paused for a moment and said something provocative:

"We are our best version of ourselves in our twenties."

Another friend said something similar just last week. He said that when he started his first company after college, he was focused on changing the world! Now he just wants to support his family.

Nothing wrong with that! But it's definitely a bit less idealistic than when he wanted to change the world for everyone...

What do you think: were you more idealistic when you were younger? Do you still have your idealism for the world at large, or are you more focused on your own family now?