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Yesterday, my wife asked me what was on my calendar for the day. I checked my phone and said, “I am training at 10, then meeting a friend for lunch, and then I have to practice.” The words “have to” hit me. I didn’t have…

For me, this is a time of asking questions. I’ve been trying to write more of those thoughts in my journal. I’ve tried journaling in the past, but I found that my high level of distraction often took my attention away from something I wanted…

We’ve all heard the ‘find your why’ advice, but what if it’s not about that at all? Today, my guest is Blair Dunkley, and I’ll keep it simple: this conversation is going to be mind-filling, mind-expanding, and honestly, mind-blowing.  Blair’s here to break down how…

There’s a reservoir nearby where I like to walk in the morning. It’s approximately 1.8 miles around and is usually populated by mothers pushing strollers, joggers, and those of us in the post-career phase of life. Many smile and say good morning, while others are…

I recently attended a workshop at Kripalu on breaking through creativity, led by the incredible poet and philosopher David Whyte. For those who are unfamiliar, check him out; his works are, IMHO, spectacular, meaningful, rich, and inspiring. One of the poems he read is called…

When I think back to my work life, I can easily recall my many failures. At the time, they all felt terrible and were filled with self-recrimination and doubt.  But with a little time, I could see how to use the information gleaned from failure…

We are creatures of habit. Some habits, like hygiene, exercise, and healthy eating, are supportive and positive. But other habits, long ingrained in our psyches, might not be. I’m thinking of how we perceive ourselves, our limitations, and our identity in the world. If you…

As a writer, I’ve often heard my peers talk about the “evils” of AI over the past couple of years. But truthfully, I don’t know much about it myself, which is why I’m so excited to talk to today’s guest, Justin Simpson. Justin brings a…