Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
Mastery
March 5, 2020

Do you have grit?

Angela Duckworth wrote a great book called GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. You need grit to get ahead in your career. You need it even more in Chapter X. Do you have the passion and perseverance necessary to work through the distractions, obstacles…
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Meaning
March 3, 2020

It’s the same, only different

Your life before Chapter X is a routine of actions and activities. It’s filled with mundane tasks, purpose, obstacles, joys, challenges, rewards, good days, bad days, high energy, low energy… Your life in Chapter X is the same, only different. In Chapter X, the routine…
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Money
March 1, 2020

A thought from academia

Professor Meir Statman is an expert. His work on Behavioral Finance topics have left an indelible mark on what people know and think about investing and finance. Meir is the author of “What Investors Want” and “Finance for Normal People: How Investors and Markets Behave”.…
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Meaning
February 29, 2020

What got you ahead is what will propel you forward

It takes curiosity, courage, and persistence to succeed in your work life. It’s no difference in Chapter X. The only change is the focus. In your work-life, achievement is front and center. In Chapter X, achievement is supplanted by fulfillment. Be Curious. Be Courageous. And…
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LongevityMastery
February 25, 2020

Shocks

When something dramatic happens in your life, it leaves a shock of awareness. Things like getting your first job or quitting your first job, first love, birth of your first child, death of a parent or loved one, divorce or buying your first home. Anything…
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Meaning
February 23, 2020

Denial

Denial is not a river in Egypt. You can tell yourself that you’re the same as you’ve always been, but that’s just nonsense. You can say anything and live in denial that the train of youth has left the station. You are where you are…
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Meaning
February 22, 2020

Vision fix

Throughout your life, you set your sights on your goals. You learn the ropes and climb higher and higher. At some point, the climb concludes and you’ve reached the top of your trajectory. Your vision has been clear from the beginning of your journey. But…
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MasteryMeaning
February 20, 2020

You have ONE job

At the heart of all things is the word connect. During each phase of life, you learn to connect: with people, with knowledge, with job opportunities. All in an effort to make more money, support yourself and family and to achieve more. There’s nothing wrong…
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