Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
MasteryMeaning
May 14, 2020

Who are you NOW?

Who were you before this situation impacted your everyday life? Who are you now? In what ways have you changed? What have you noticed about yourself? We are all experiencing our own level of fear, grief, anxiety and concern: for ourselves, our families, our friends…
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HealthMasteryRelationships
May 12, 2020

Life after…

If you want to begin the conversation of what life will look like after the Pandemic, sure, go ahead. It’s the same mind game as trying to name the best performing stock for 2021. You can opine about the future, but here’s the thing: what…
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HealthMeaning
May 10, 2020

Wash your hands and clear your head

Are you overloaded with “news reports”? Overwhelmed by the doom and gloom? Seeing COVID germs lurking in every corner? No, I am not poking fun at the dire situation in which we’ve found ourselves. My hope is that you can extract yourself from the mental…
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Meaning
May 9, 2020

I’ll tell you when it’s time to panic

Not now…. Now is the time to test your mettle, your resilience and your creativity. Now is the time to go inside yourself and find strength. Now is the time to appreciate what’s been lost (and I don’t mean stock market value) and how you…
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Mastery
May 7, 2020

A gift of time

Here we are in some phase of the global pandemic. The orders are clear: stay home, stay safe. While I am venturing out to the office for very brief stints (everyone else is working remotely), I am being a responsible man. A friend of mine…
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Meaning
May 5, 2020

Doing vs. being

During this current crisis, we are faced with unwanted change. We are being forced—by law and reason—to self-quarantine away from others. Talk about a new world! My hope is that you can take something from this experience that is positive. We are so used to…
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Health
May 3, 2020

Man up?

What could be easier than telling someone to be more resilient? Just bounce on back, better than before! Man up, dude! But the fact is, trauma hits everyone differently and recovery is a process. While we are enduring this “situation”, you’ve heard all the experts…
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Meaning
May 2, 2020

Three books

Can you name the three most influential books you’ve ever read? Here’s mine:          Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl          Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography          The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham Each book shares great wisdom and a deep connection to our values and…
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