Harvey Mackay Column- When Was The Last Time You Did Something For The First Time
Harvey Mackay’s May 2026 column encourages readers to break routine by seeking new experiences, both personal and professional. It opens with a retired friend’s first sailing trip, prompting Mackay to ask when the reader last tried something for the first time. He cites inspirational quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt, Robert Redford, and Anthony Bourdain to underline the importance of novelty. Through anecdotes—such as a friend’s clumsy first yoga class and another’s community‑volunteering—Mackay illustrates how first‑time moments generate growth, confidence, and creativity. He then offers a practical toolbox: simple everyday firsts (different routes, new meals, hobbies), and a professional development playbook that includes learning new skills, taking on unfamiliar projects, mentorship, networking, innovation, cross‑department collaboration, public speaking, time‑management experiments, feedback sessions, and wellness initiatives. The column concludes with Mackay’s moral that life is a series of firsts, and embracing them sustains continuous learning and vitality.
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Retiree's First Sailing Adventure Sparks Reflection on Firsts
A retired friend’s inaugural sailing experience serves as the opening anecdote that prompts the central question about personal first‑time moments.