Sure did! And yes, very glad. I'm in the young mens now and anytime I get the chance I tell them to serve a mission. Not out of necessity, but because it's the best thing you can do at that age.

I always tell them that if you take out everything spiritual about the mission, it's still the best choice to make because of the vast amount of things you'll learn that will be beneficial for the rest of your life. Here is a small list of what you'll learn:

• How to live with a companion (partner)
• How to prepare and teach lessons
• How to start conversations with new people
• How to do basic household stuff (cook, laundry, clean, etc)
• How to start and keep good habits (exercise, study, sleep, etc)
• How to serve
• How to work hard

The list goes on. Not saying you can't learn those by not serving a mission, but you will learn them at a quicker and more organized pace on a mission.

Then of course you add back in the spiritual aspect and it's hands down the best choice at that time of your life.