We all face the inevitable reality that we are mortal at some point in our lives. When that day will be, I cannot say, none of us have perfected that skill. I know that when the day comes, I will hopefully have time to ponder three very important features that I believe define my life.

One is that I lived without regret. I can say that I have made amends with my past. I know that all the wrong turns have always taken me to the right place. I believe we follow certain paths in life. Some call...