As many of you know, I have three younger brothers; there are four of us all together. For most of my life, I’ve been #1 in most categories for the simple reason that I am the firstborn.

For example, I remember when Trevor (Brother #2) started to play the trombone. I had been playing trumpet for a few years by that time, and both trombone and trumpet are members of the brass family. I decided that to keep my edge on him, I needed to learn to play too. So I’d try out his trombone when he wasn’t around. Granted, I gave up in a hurry, but I did try to keep on top of him in music.

Without any further ado, here is my top four list and where I fit into things. It serves to put me back into my place somewhat.

1. I am still the eldest brother
2. I am the second tallest (Timothy edges me out by a bit)
3. I am the third largest by weight (Timothy again leads the pack in this regard {he is least heavy}; health nut…)
4. I am the fourth when it comes to book intake; all of my brothers read more than I do

Items one and two have little likelihood of ever changing. Item three, again, may not change. Although I’ll possibly never be as fit as marathon-running ultra-fit brother three, I will hopefully improve my own personal fitness level…someday. Item four is a real pain point for me. I mean, come on now, I could read before two of my brothers were born! They say the best predictor of future success is that you read and what you read. Sadly, I don’t see myself improving in this regard at any time in the near future. You need to leave something for retirement, right?