Today I turn 41! I’m the birthday, as the kids would say. & here’s what I’ve learned over these years: A. There’s no substitute for great friends. B. The little things are the big things. C. Let things breathe — even important things need space. D. Life is shorter than you think. Tell them you love them now. E. We can win in this lifetime. F. I get why runners always talk about running. G. None of us are bigger than the program — but we make the program.