How to upgrade

I got my first computer, a Commodore 64, in 1983. It only took two years before I upgraded it to a Commodore 128. Upgrading is part of technology, but gadgets aren’t the only things we upgrade. We upgrade cars, wardrobes, and houses. We seek to move up in our careers and build better relationships. We even seek to upgrade our lives.

I’ve found that the same rules for upgrading technology apply to other types of lifestyle changes. Here is what I learned.

Upgrade when you need to

I depend on my laptop for writing, finances, and many other critical tasks. When my 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2016 started conking out, I had to replace it with a new one. I’m fortunate that it waited until Apple put good keyboards back in their MacBook laptops, although I would have liked to have waited until the Apple Silicon Macs came out. I couldn’t be without a computer, so I found a current 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro on sale.

We are often forced to upgrade. When my doctor told me last year I needed lose weight or face serious health issues, I went to work. I’ve seen people who hit rock bottom from substance abuse and got clean, those who lost jobs and started new careers, and those who suffered unspeakable tragedies and found strength through purpose. When whatever you’re used to or feel comfortable with no longer works, it’s time to upgrade. You…