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I want to thank everyone who took the time to send me a note after the piece I wrote about being “off” and just not feeling myself. I appreciate your concern and care. The fact is, I write pieces like that because it’s important (to…

Life is more than chasing a bigger paycheck or a career fixated on it. Our guest today, Rand Selig, suggests that as we step into the next phase after work, it's an opportunity for self-discovery. What's interesting is that the same skills that fueled our…

I came across a quote, source unknown, but I think it’s just perfect.       You are not what you’ve been through but what you’ve overcome.       Your past is not your identity.        It’s your preparation. Let that swirl…

What lies beneath the surface of your thoughts? Today, we're going deep into the stories we carry within ourselves with my guest, Kevin Burk. The stories we tell ourselves, often without realizing it, shape our reality and beliefs about ourselves and our situations. Kevin B.…

It's been too long since I've been on a yoga mat. I attribute part of it to being unable to find a studio that suits my needs, part of it to my focus on resistance training, and if I'm being completely honest, part of it…

Have you ever felt “off?” You know, that feeling where words might not capture how you feel? Many men have difficulty recognizing, identifying, and naming it when it occurs. To be honest, it’s kind of where I’ve been for the last few weeks—everything felt out…

Nan Ives and Lisa Stornaielo were long-time colleagues at Fidelity Investments. Their careers took an unexpected turn when the unexpected offer of an early retirement landed in their laps—and it sparked a whole new perspective on what retirement truly means. In their research, they noticed…