The Closing Window: Time, Fatherhood & The Fear of Running Out

As I watch my kids grow—my oldest now in their twenties, my youngest just starting their journey—I can’t shake this feeling. That window of time I once thought was infinite? It’s closing. In my mid-40s, I see the shift happening before my eyes. The generation before me is aging, the generation behind me is stepping up, and I’m caught in the middle, feeling the weight of purpose, legacy, and the fear of running out of time.This is an introspective look at fatherhood, aging, and the urgency to make every moment count. As I start to relate to my parents not just as parents but as people who were once in my shoes, I wish I could pick my father’s brain—just once—about how to navigate this. Am I doing it right? Am I leaving behind what I need to? Maybe you’ve felt this too. Let’s talk about it.