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Everyone approaches midlife reflections differently: indulgent purchases to distract, brooding and isolation, caring less, seizing the day, upending insidious habits. 

As I reflect on the past four decades, I wonder: How is my penchant for rule-following holding me back? What role has it played for me — and for those like me? Should I finally let it die? 

You'll be surprised to know, I wrote a poem to find the answers. 

I'm not sure I like the answers I found.