It all started in 1978…

Middle age has arrived, and somehow I’ve stumbled my way here without much of a plan. What does the next half look like? Who knows.

Step one: find out if it involves a Porsche.

This is my crazy idea: to lean into the clichés of the midlife crisis, to explore them, test them, and see if any of them actually make me happy (and maybe, just maybe, they might make you happy too).

Full discolsure, I’m approaching this entire exercise under the, possibly misguided, view that a Porsche is the ultimate midlife crisis antidote. On that basis, I’ll not be shy in showcasing all the other chaos I add to my life to se if I can tick more boxes…

Why this and why now?

Cars have always been part of my life. Over 12 so far, from my first offical car (a 1991 BMW E30 318is) to my current Tesla Model 3, each one carried a different story, a different moment in life and ticked (or didn’t tick) a box. Never a Porsche… odd.

So why now? Honestly, it’s wrapped up in work, commuting, and the math that comes with it. I realised how much time I spend thinking about cars, crunching numbers, and over-analysing, when maybe I should just follow my heart. The kids are getting older too, and a Porsche might not just be for me, but something I can share with them through car meets and events.

This is more than just buying a car. If it was only about being practical, I’d keep what I already have. This is about identity, personal brand, and chasing a feeling. It’s about testing the clichés of a midlife crisis… fitness, lifestyle changes, advice from experts all to see what’s really worth doing (but this is not medical or financial advise - speak to an expert before doing anything I do… because I might have it all wrong!)