[davidkhess]

I would not underestimate the value of experience. And the older you get, the more of it you have a chance to acquire.

I think the mistake most people make is to deliberately slow down as you get older. Never slow down and you'll keep pulling ahead.

[rabidrat]

When I was younger, I would run as fast as I could straight into brick walls. I deliberately go more slowly now, and make wiser decisions. The value of my experience has taught me that it's better to move slow in the right direction than fast in the wrong direction.

[ideamotor]

I’m the same. However, I spend much more time deciding what to do and dealing with office politics. I’m not sure that the related time and effort is actually better spent than running into walls. You learn more from doing but perhaps both types of activity qualify. It’s hard to say as you perhaps weave towards a less technical and more managerial role.