Welcome to the X.

Ok, so I’ve co-opted a biblical quote—sue me. But Rabbi Hillel’s quote goes deeper and perhaps to the heart of Chapter X: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not…

In 2015, Brian Feutz began feeling the tug towards retirement. He went headfirst into a journey of discovery, diving into the ins and outs of retirement planning, wondering what the future held, and whether he was financially ready for it all. He's not just navigated…

I met a guy at the gym last week. He’s been retired for the last year or so. He told me that sometimes, he spends four or five hours in the gym. Surprised, I asked him if he was training for something specific. He told…

I used to tell people, "If I can do it, you can do it!" I used it as encouragement, attempting to diminish the fear of trying something that may seem daunting. Upon reflection, I've decided to remove this statement from my vocabulary. The truth is,…

What if stress isn't the enemy we thought it was? Our guest today suggests that certain aspects of stress can actually be powerful motivators. But here's the catch: there's a sweet spot, and most of us tend to overshoot it. Today I'm speaking with Dr.…

I believe everyone harbors an inner critic. At least, I hope I’m not the only one. My inner critic speaks in my father’s voice. It tells me to do better; it convinces me that I am not enough; it admonishes me not to complain and…

I was very lucky to have a great roommate in college. Rick and I both joined the same fraternity where he ascended to become president and I, vice president.  We both were accounting majors. He ascended to the Big 8, while I joined small and…