>However, there's a fine line between older people not doing as many stupid things, versus older people not taking as many risks.

Yes, I can back this point up. I feel it.

I used to crank out demos in crazy short periods of time. Now I take longer, but when I'm done it's code with really solid engineering that I wouldn't be ashamed to continue using.

Because that "crank it out quick demo" always gets used. And you always end up suffering with it for months (or years).

And despite feeling like I'm taking "longer", I still tend to get things done faster than most developers.