johnww2 lost some and won some, and wound up embracing the chaotic principle best described in discordian literature.

now he's trying to use the talents and resources he already has, while avoiding excessive quests for novelty and distraction. nevertheless, he still has too many diversified interests to ever be able to focus on achieving anything notable in a single field of endeavor.

although still a typical self-interested jerk, he does try to allocate some attention to his wife and 2 daughters, especially when he feels guilty about being too self absorbed.

while not a natural born leader, he steps up to the role on occasion when he gets bored or otherwise times out on his patience LIMIT waiting for something to happen.