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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…

Can you feel it? Are you aware of the steady drumbeat that sits in the background as you engage in meaningful activities? Finding your flow state is a goal. It isn’t there all the time, but it appears when you are fully, deeply, passionately engaged…

In a world where fresh starts are often romanticized but rarely explored, my guest today takes us behind the scenes of his own transformative journey. I'm truly excited to welcome Howard Epstein, a lifelong resident of Omaha, Nebraska, who recently retired as the Executive Director…

I saw someone I’ve known for decades but haven’t seen for a while. We had a really nice talk about family stuff and life. He hadn’t known I’d sold my practice and was now well into this next Chapter. I asked him about his plans,…

Finding your mission in life is no easy feat, but Ken Mifflin cracked the code. Join us today as we unravel the steps of his remarkable journey toward discovering purpose. While not labeling himself as "retired," Ken has skillfully redefined his life around activities aligned…

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…