Caught between work, school, and gym sessions, high school senior Oliver Myler is wrestling with the unsettling reality that his youth is slipping away. He cannot shake his growing obsession with how fast time seems to be moving.

He spent his childhood looking up to his two older siblings and admiring the freedoms of the adults in his life. From the perspective of a young Myler, they had the independence to make decisions for themselves and a sense of autonomy that felt distant to him.  

Their lives seemed like an exciting glimpse into a world where the rules didn’t apply as strictly. He couldn’t help but yearn for that sense of freedom and control.

Reflecting back on the years he spent idolizing the lives of the grown-ups around him, Myler has finally reached the age he once aspired to. Now, at 16, Myler is beginning to experience the independence and responsibility he had long envisioned – but it feels a little different. This freedom has been paired with an unfortunate new awareness that each step he takes sends him careening closer to adulthood.

The relentless pressure of time has forced Myler into deep reflection, leading him to think more critically about his future. He’s begun planning his life with a careful strategy, not just for the present, but with an eye toward making his younger self proud and setting up his future self for success.

Myler’s vision for his future is vivid, stretching all the way through to his retirement. His ultimate dream is to spend his “golden years” in a tropical mansion, surrounded by a loving family and a couple of canine companions.

This carefully planned-out future is evidence of Myler’s dedication to hard work and his desire to achieve personal success while staying grounded in relationships and the things that matter most to him.

Because connection means so much to Myler, his thoughtful consideration of the future has led to one of his biggest fears: that growing old might scatter the close-knit group of friends he treasures. He is anxious that the obligations of adulthood and unavoidable divergent paths of life will pull them apart. 

“I joke with my friends about being old and dead,” Myler said. “But deep down, there’s some seriousness to that.”

Myler recognizes that there are instances where people stay friends after high school, but with all of the different factors that come with transitioning into adulthood, he is feeling an overwhelming anxiety about where life will take him and whether those around him will end up on the same path. “There’s always a fear of not having the people you rely on in the future,” Myler said.

Beyond his fears and uncertainties, Myler holds high hopes for the future, especially when it comes to his passion for weightlifting. He envisions staying committed to the gym well into his later years, determined to maintain an active lifestyle for as long as possible. His commitment to staying active has served him well, helping him stay grounded and confident throughout the nuances of daily life.

Myler describes his relationship with working out as both an addiction and his happy place. The gym is a space where he can channel his energy into something productive, allowing him to feel a sense of control in a world that sometimes feels chaotic and uncertain. 

For Myler, the gym has strengthened his discipline, offering him a firsthand understanding that there are tangible rewards for hard work and perseverance. He takes immense pride in his work ethic, seeing it as a defining quality that will shape and drive his success for years to come.

This enthusiastic drive extends well beyond the gym, propelling him to achieve remarkable things in his professional life. Myler has not only discovered his passion for computer science but has also begun to set ambitious goals for his career. 

One day, Myler aspires to start a business in the fields of computer science or cybersecurity. He imagines himself channeling his passion and creativity to contribute to the exciting, ever-evolving world of technology. He is determined to not only fulfill his ambitions, but also contribute something positive to the world. 

For Myler, the journey of growing old is full of unknowns, but it’s also full of potential. Despite his despondency for the future, Myler plans to fulfill his ambitious plans by utilizing his work ethic and taking things one step at a time, seeing his everyday efforts as investments into his fruitful future. He envisions all of his hard work and dedicated kindness, all building up to one day finding himself happily enjoying his “golden years” in a tropical mansion, surrounded by his hard-earned success and his future family’s genuine love. 

Caught between work, school, and gym sessions, high school senior Oliver Myler is wrestling with the unsettling reality that his youth is slipping away. He cannot shake his growing obsession with how fast time seems to be moving.

He spent his childhood looking up to his two older siblings and admiring the freedoms of the adults in his life. From the perspective of a young Myler, they had the independence to make decisions for themselves and a sense of autonomy that felt distant to him.  

Their lives seemed like an exciting glimpse into a world where the rules didn’t apply as strictly. He couldn’t help but yearn for that sense of freedom and control.

Reflecting back on the years he spent idolizing the lives of the grown-ups around him, Myler has finally reached the age he once aspired to. Now, at 16, Myler is beginning to experience the independence and responsibility he had long envisioned – but it feels a little different. This freedom has been paired with an unfortunate new awareness that each step he takes sends him careening closer to adulthood.

The relentless pressure of time has forced Myler into deep reflection, leading him to think more critically about his future. He’s begun planning his life with a careful strategy, not just for the present, but with an eye toward making his younger self proud and setting up his future self for success.

Myler’s vision for his future is vivid, stretching all the way through to his retirement. His ultimate dream is to spend his “golden years” in a tropical mansion, surrounded by a loving family and a couple of canine companions.

This carefully planned-out future is evidence of Myler’s dedication to hard work and his desire to achieve personal success while staying grounded in relationships and the things that matter most to him.

Because connection means so much to Myler, his thoughtful consideration of the future has led to one of his biggest fears: that growing old might scatter the close-knit group of friends he treasures. He is anxious that the obligations of adulthood and unavoidable divergent paths of life will pull them apart. 

“I joke with my friends about being old and dead,” Myler said. “But deep down, there’s some seriousness to that.”

Myler recognizes that there are instances where people stay friends after high school, but with all of the different factors that come with transitioning into adulthood, he is feeling an overwhelming anxiety about where life will take him and whether those around him will end up on the same path. “There’s always a fear of not having the people you rely on in the future,” Myler said.

Beyond his fears and uncertainties, Myler holds high hopes for the future, especially when it comes to his passion for weightlifting. He envisions staying committed to the gym well into his later years, determined to maintain an active lifestyle for as long as possible. His commitment to staying active has served him well, helping him stay grounded and confident throughout the nuances of daily life.

Myler describes his relationship with working out as both an addiction and his happy place. The gym is a space where he can channel his energy into something productive, allowing him to feel a sense of control in a world that sometimes feels chaotic and uncertain. 

For Myler, the gym has strengthened his discipline, offering him a firsthand understanding that there are tangible rewards for hard work and perseverance. He takes immense pride in his work ethic, seeing it as a defining quality that will shape and drive his success for years to come.

This enthusiastic drive extends well beyond the gym, propelling him to achieve remarkable things in his professional life. Myler has not only discovered his passion for computer science but has also begun to set ambitious goals for his career. 

One day, Myler aspires to start a business in the fields of computer science or cybersecurity. He imagines himself channeling his passion and creativity to contribute to the exciting, ever-evolving world of technology. He is determined to not only fulfill his ambitions, but also contribute something positive to the world. 

For Myler, the journey of growing old is full of unknowns, but it’s also full of potential. Despite his despondency for the future, Myler plans to fulfill his ambitious plans by utilizing his work ethic and taking things one step at a time, seeing his everyday efforts as investments into his fruitful future. He envisions all of his hard work and dedicated kindness, all building up to one day finding himself happily enjoying his “golden years” in a tropical mansion, surrounded by his hard-earned success and his future family’s genuine love.