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I don’t know the statistics, but I would venture to say that a very small percentage of humans love change. After all, change requires discomfort, and we all know that no one welcomes discomfort with a sense of joy! It’s no party... but if you…

To start off the new year, I decided to try something new. Each month, our Chapter X community gathers on Zoom to discuss a specific topic. And today, you're in for a treat—this podcast episode features a recording from our final Chapter X meeting of…

Humans are not great ponderers, in my opinion, at least for those living in the Western culture of go-go-go. There seems to be resistance to honest self-assessment. The reaction I often hear is: “It's in the past, why spend time focused on it?” I couldn't…

I’m looking down the barrel of a new year. Who knows, it could be my last. While I don’t expect it to be, there’s no way to know. I’m pretty healthy, but there are no guarantees. I feel like my journey has more twists and…

I really enjoy hosting the weekly podcasts. My favorite part is hearing stories from men about their lives, journeys, and transitions into their unique Chapter X. While hearing from experts in many related fields is interesting and important, nothing honestly beats hearing and sharing your…

Mark Weber spent his career helping the wealthy transfer their wealth efficiently. He attended hundreds of meetings with attorneys and their clients, navigating the ins and outs of estate planning. But something was missing—hardly anyone talked about their values or the legacy they wanted to…

With all the terrible news inundating our lives (Israel, Ukraine, continued mass shootings… need I go on?), it’s important to find some refuge and respite from the upheaval and emotional torture of death and destruction. For me, it’s music; both listening to and playing. It’s…

I’ve had many conversations with men about this life-changing transition after their careers. For some, it’s been relatively smooth, and I think that’s mostly because they’ve put in the work considering their option, desires, dreams, and values. But others are challenged to lubricate the gears…