Welcome to the X.

So much of our lives up until Chapter X is defined by return on investment. We invest our time, energy, ideas, and efforts to reap the profits... such as a higher salary, higher net income, or greater value in the business we create. It's based…

While change is usually the last thing we want in life, major transitions always have a way of catching up to us. But why do we try to fight change?  It’s not that change is bad. Quite simply, dealing with life transitions like Chapter X…

Unless you’re a member of a very, very small number of people who make New Year’s resolutions and actually keep them, it’s time to stop hitting your head against the wall by creating unrealistic expectations. Take some common resolutions: Lose weight Exercise more Stop smoking…

Somehow, I think I am missing the genetic code that allows me to celebrate my successes. Maybe it’s the echo of my father’s voice in my head reminding me that “self-praise stinks.” Well, maybe there’s a difference between ‘self-praise’ and acknowledgment of positive intentions, positive…

I hosted a Zoom session for Chapter X. The purpose was to gather—without agenda—and just “be” together. One of my favorite moments was when participants talked about their post-COVID aspirations. Here are a few of their comments: To feel normal again Go out to dinner…

How do we replace the idea of achievement with fulfillment? Moving from success to significance is all about having a longer term impact, according to executive coach Joe Casey.  Joe is the founder of Retirement Wisdom, where he applies his experience and care to help…

Who are you and what is your purpose? It’s a big question and the one we ask ourselves over and over again. There is no blueprint or book that can answer the question. There is only the thinking, trying, assessing and learning that comes with…