Faded Jeans Living

By Dwight Hyde

The Man and The Number

The Man: me

The Number: 58

Add them together and it equals a pretty cool faded jeans living!

Daily video accountability checkin with my two other amigos.

Next month I will reach the age of 58 as I continue to grow. That once was an old age in my mind, but is now pretty darn neat. I’m currently listening to some REM and feeling good. Loving where I’m at and definitely not shy to brag about it. So there. It came from many of life’s wonderful tribulations that knocked me on my ass and then roaringly asked, “Now what are you going to do?”. I’d sulk, cry, hide, and inevitably stand uP and nervously say … “I’m going to change, I’m going to grow to my full potential …fucker!”. I wouldn’t be whom I am today without all that funness. It took many years to gain that outlook.

Here’s my current 2024 plans for growth

I feel the need to share some of the wisdom I’ve gained to help others navigate life a little smoother than I did. I completely realize I need to work on my communications so I can reach more folks effectively before they toss my messages to the side. In this endeavor I’ll be working on the following:

– public speaking (toastmasters)

– increasing my vocabulary (app called Vocabulary)

– writing and grammar class (Udemy? Suggestions?)

– storytelling class (Suggestions?)

It’s actually exciting looking at areas of my life that I want to improve upon and having so many resources at my fingertips that can assist me. It brings up the concept of ReFiring to me. Starting anew. Constantly. Never stop learning . We were intended here to shine and grow regardless of a number!

What is something new you plan on learning this year?

Peace,

Dwight 🦋

Dwight Hyde

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25 responses to “The Man and The Number”

  1. ortensia Avatar
    ortensia

    I find there is something extremely comforting and empowering in aging, if you do it in the right way with the right attitude of course, thing that you seems to absolutely do . Enjoy your new year of grow my friend. 💕

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you Ortensia❤️. I still have your quote from a few years back, “the good wine is in the old barrel my dear….always remember that.” 🤗

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      1. ortensia Avatar
        ortensia

        Absolutely 😉

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    tanjabrittonwriter

    Happy (almost) birthday, Dwight. I admire you for constantly wanting to grow and hope you will enjoy whatever inward or outward journey you decide to go on.

    Best wishes,

    Tanja

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you, Tanja

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  3. gr8ful_collette Avatar
    gr8ful_collette

    Looking great my friend! You’ve got some worthy growth goals. I loathe public speaking, especially extemporaneously, so I applaud your dedication and courage on that front. Stephen King’s book is great and worth the read. This year I plan on learning more about fitness as it relates to longevity and optimal living! Always a process; always a journey!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thanks, Collette! Love your plan to learn more about fitness this year. Have you read The Miracle Morning? It’s more on overall wellness and starting your day off well and having more energy… I just started it and am finding it very insightful and right on. I did comment on your last post, but it may have gone into the “purgatory” folder since I had some colorful words.😀

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  4. Lovie Price Avatar
    Lovie Price

    hmm..wow! i don’t even know what most of that stuff is but it sounds interesting. It’s great to see you always moving forward with positive energy and shine! I need t think about what i plan to “learn” this year..most of that happens organically for me. I listen to so many audible books and ( except for the classic) all are educational or self help/philosophy- so thats one angle. Then there’s selling this house( which i am familiar with) and buying land (which i am sure will be a huge learning curve). Additionally there are the hiking goals. But wait! I know! I am learning about the Youtube channels stuff- thats a stretch for me because i hate the frustrations of technology usually.Fingers crossed!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      That’s an exciting year with definitely a lot of growth and change. I’m excited to learn from you on all those endeavors!

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  5. Crystal Byers Avatar
    Crystal Byers

    Hi Dwight! I agree about Stephen King’s On Writing. You might also be interested in this online writing workshop.

    From the Inside-Out

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Thank you, Crystal. I’ll take a look.

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    2. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      I’m also reading TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks.

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      1. Crystal Byers Avatar
        Crystal Byers

        That sounds like a great one!

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  6. jacquelyn3534 Avatar
    jacquelyn3534

    Always looking good my dear friend! 🤩 Love that smile, love that never stop thinking and love that you reached out on here and I joined and that was the start of what is now a life long friendship where I get to see that smile daily. ( That was a run on sentence for sure! 🤣 ) Talk to ya soon! ❤️

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Oh you crack me uP! Love you back with your abrupt starts to checkins, word combos that would make a witch in Salem look like a saint, and your beautiful you that just makes my day and inspires me to keep growing!!!

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  7. Barb Avatar
    Barb

    My daughter wants me to write a book of wisdom for younger generations who didn’t have a Mama. It’s a thought, but this year I’m looking to connect deeper with people who cross my path. It’s in the works, but it’s a steady practice of not running out in front of the big guy.

    You are one year younger than me, so your growth goals are very reachable. Here’s my 2 cents: Read, or listen to Stephen King’s, ‘On Writing’. It’s a memoir and so inspiring.

    “The Well-Spoken Thesaurus”, by Tom Heehler is remarkable and will expand your vocabulary. This book offers options of how to say commonly used words and phrases in an intriguing manner.

    Keep writing to stay in practice and strengthen the writer’s muscle. Hope this is helpful, Dwight!

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Very very helpful. Thanks so much, Barb😊

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      1. Barb Avatar
        Barb

        It’s my pleasure to help, Dwight. Thank you for asking!

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    2. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Just got those books 📚 🤓

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      1. Barb Avatar
        Barb

        Awesome. I hope you enjoy them, and they help pave this path of growth. I gave away my Stephen King book, or let somebody borrow it, so I purchased the eBook on Google Playbooks and love listening to it. The book is read by the author, Mr. King himself and his voice is filled with wisdom and passion! Anytime I need a kick in the pants over my writing, I listen to it again.

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  8. shack017 Avatar
    shack017

    58 is looking good, Dwight! Your progress is always inspiring to read and hear about. I’m excited for you with all there is to come for you this year.

    I’m going to start learning Spanish this year in preparation for my trip to Mexico in November. I’m also going to try to read a book a month (or at least build a practice of reading daily). And lastly, I have started practicing the piano again. I’m shooting to get 10-12 pieces back in my fingers. There, I said it out loud (so-to-speak). Now, the work begins. 🙂

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    1. Dwight Hyde Avatar
      Dwight Hyde

      Right on, Joe. So excited especially getting back practicing the piano. You are truly talented and a gift to all of us. Let’s GO! 😊

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    2. Barb Avatar
      Barb

      I admire you Joe, for having the gift of music. I played piano as a kid, but it’s the one of those things for childhood that I wish I would have stuck with because I miss it. Who knows…maybe I’ll have a piano as an adult and learn to play again.

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      1. shack017 Avatar
        shack017

        Thank you, Barb! Music, particularly the piano, was an enormous part of my life up through college. I can’t play like I used to and in many ways I wish I had stuck with it. It’s all relative, I guess, but IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. 🙂

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      2. Barb Avatar
        Barb

        You are welcome, Joe and it’s okay if it doesn’t sound the same as in college. The important part is, the music is still in you and you’re giving it space to breathe in the now. 🎹

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