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Back in my youth, I was a very serious trumpet player. It consumed my life. My only aim was perfection. Any flub, missed note, or mistake was grievous and cost me countless hours of self-recrimination. It was not a good scenario. Fast forward 50 years…

As I entered my 7th decade, I spent a good part of the day in disbelief.      What the heck happened?      How did I get this old?      Where did the time go?      When am I going to actually…

The last Zoom gathering was filled with so many insightful and meaningful conversations. Our starting point for the group was the idea of ‘what you look forward to leaving behind,’ with a focus on legacy. Here are a few items cherry-picked from the group: One…

I found this article on bigthink.com and thought the essence of it was worthy of a share. Here are Albert Einstein’s rules for living your best life: Expend your efforts on the things that matter Do things you love, even if you’re terrible at them…

It’s never too late to adopt an active lifestyle, even in retirement. Today’s guest, Leon Sirulnick, has been retired for 17 years now. His life has been filled with extraordinary adventures—and I can say he’s truly done it on his terms.  Today’s guest is very…

OK, I’ll admit it – I tend to be a rule follower. I don't believe I’m entitled to create my own rules for most things. Every now and then, just out of spite, I might intentionally wear a right-designated sock on my left foot. But…

Recently, I was talking to a friend about my involvement with music and how much fun I am having. “I used to play the clarinet and really enjoyed it,” he said. “Do you still have it?” I asked. “Yes, it’s in the closet. But I’d…

There’s a difference between being committed to an activity and being committed to your values. Many men are challenged when having to stop doing something that they’ve previously said yes to. I think it comes from the belief that if you don’t finish something you…