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I’m a lover of books. Making the transition from paper to digital has a challenge and only happened because my wife threatened me…or at least threatened to make the boxes and piles disappear when I wasn’t looking. I cannot even estimate the number of books…

Storytelling is the medium by which our ancestors passed on their history. It was the way we understood where we came from and what made us who we are. I think about my mother’s parents who escaped extreme anti-Semitism in Poland and Lithuania to create…

It’s a blessing to achieve financial security and have the opportunity to work on our lives in areas like health, happiness, and purpose. As my friend Ken Nelson explains, growing older is a privilege—not everyone gets to do it.  Today I’m thrilled to speak with…

I’m sure you’ve heard the quote a billion times… “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This quote is attributed to Lao Tzu, the father of Taoism. He said some pretty incredible things. This quote is the call to action to…

We all resist certain things that we know are good for us, right? Or is it just me? I hate to admit it, but I am hitting several resistance walls lately and I don’t actually know why. I used to have a decent meditation practice…now,…

I admit it, I live in a bubble. My neighborhood is safe and clean, friendly, and well-maintained. I am very lucky. This morning on the way to the office, I saw police cones creating a new lane with signs for “Food Distribution”. While the news…

We all have hopes and aspirations that get pushed to the back burner because of life’s responsibilities. Can you think of something you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t yet? Perhaps it’s time to revive your forgotten dreams. Today I’m thrilled to speak with an…

I have to admit, my younger days were filled with discomfort. I'm not a natural schmoozer and find small talk challenging. I know men who can walk into a room of one hundred strangers and walk out with 98 business cards. (Remember when that was…