Good recap and I do like your reference list of success stories.
Something 25 said prompted this but I can't remember if I've seen a little list from you of what changes you need to make in yourself (and I'll set you the same scorecard challenge you set me). It might be a useful stock take for the start of a new thread
Both mid 30s, 2 young kids BD 7sep14 XW moved on long ago, now living with OM1 D paperwork in progress
