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.
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January 23, 2025

Boredom is Optional

With freedom comes the risk of losing direction. When we’re younger, the world feels full of possibilities. But as we get older, our focus narrows—one job, one partner, one path. Over time, our routines can make it harder to see new opportunities. In this episode,…
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January 21, 2025

Yup

Sometimes, I happen across a quote that just says it all. “We have two lives and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” Can you guess the author? Let me know how this brilliant quote hits for you.
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January 18, 2025

Peeling Off the Mask

My granddaughters have the best time on SnapChat looking at themselves with different “faces.” They laugh joyfully at their images as kittens and puppies and all sorts of silly masks like broccoli and strawberries. It’s wonderful hearing them roll with laughter. We have all experienced,…
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January 13, 2025

Looking Back, Looking Forward

First of all, I’ll admit I am NOT a New Year’s resolution guy. I don’t judge if you are—more power to you!  But I’m definitely on Team Reflection. It’s always been important for me to look back and assess what I did well (or at…
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January 9, 2025

Out From the Shadows

Willie Handler was born to Holocaust survivors. Though his home was loving, the trauma his parents endured left deep scars that shaped his life in ways he only came to understand much later. During the pandemic, Willie began exploring his family’s history and the intergenerational…
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December 17, 2024

In Favor of Not Knowing

It’s been well over a month since I slammed the door on the news. Frankly, I don’t miss it. Of course, when I open my home page on my browser, I see headlines, but unless something is incredibly captivating, I pass. I am not interested…
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December 14, 2024

Plate Spinning

I expect you know all about plate spinning. You remember watching Ed Sullivan on Sunday nights, with the guys who kept all those plates spinning without letting any fall. It was a lesson in chaotic activity, which, while entertaining, created heart palpitations (at least for…
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December 12, 2024

Retirement Isn’t the End

For Larry O’Nan, retirement wasn’t about slowing down. It was a chance to step into a new chapter of intentional living and service.  With decades of experience guiding faith-based organizations, Larry raised millions for global initiatives and inspired others to lead with purpose. But his…
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