I realize this is a broad question, but my life has changed drastically in the last few months, and I'm looking to experience more before I get too old. I know the usual answers like getting married, having kids, and so on.
I'm more interested in skills, hobbies, fields of education, practices, habits, and experiences that have shaped (for the better) the person you are today.
Yeah, my dad as well. He grew up poor, among other titles you could give to his childhood that are negative in nature, and had to make do with what he had. He went on to have a roofing business and a floor cleaning business before getting too injured to work any longer (in my teens). Also wouldn't pay someone to do something unless absolutely necessary--mostly out of need than stinginess. He always had me beside him, for better or for worse--sometimes both, so I picked up what I know from that.
Yeah, there's always something to be learned from someone. Everybody is good at something, even if it's not necessarily a traditional skill. If you're creative enough, you can turn anything into a practical skill. Mouth shut, eyes and ears open.
I'm probably a good bit younger than you, though.