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Being stuck is no fun. It’s frustrating and debilitating, and life feels like it’s in slow motion. A sense of stuckness is common during transition. Feeling stuck is also common during times of transition. It’s a time of precarious “unknowing,” where you’re not quite sure…

Identity is a big thing, especially for high-performing men. We devote so much of our time, effort, ego, belief system, and energy to it. It’s not really our fault. It’s a product of the messages we heard growing up. “Be successful.” “Be the boss.” “Be…

I love tripping across quotes that just land perfectly in my brain, like fine chocolate on the tongue. Here are few for you to think about:    “One day you wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always…

Comfort can be highly overrated. I’m not talking about the clothes you wear or the bed you sleep in. I’m not referring to the types of food you eat or even the structure of your daily life. I’m talking about a different kind of comfort.…

Walking around Fort Lauderdale, the sight of elderly folks makes up much of the landscape. There’s a wide range of fitness, from joggers to those with walkers. Seeing people who are struggling is hard, at least for me. It’s difficult to separate what is in…

Being on vacation is nice. Getting out of the cold is wonderful. My wife and I are spending two weeks in the sun of South Florida, enjoying the sunshine and pace of doing very little, save for a lot of walking. We’ve found a favorite…

Anyone who tells you aging is easy is full of crap. It’s full of unanticipated challenges and pitfalls. The swagger that comes with youth and health is replaced by uncertainty. And an unsteady gait where the unencumbered power used to be. Have you noticed? Or…

I know many of you are involved in various projects, ventures, and endeavors of all kinds. I invite you to send me an email about what you’re doing so I can share it with the rest of the community. If you’re writing a book or…