Welcome to the X.

We have all felt weighed down by the burden of expectations. But today's episode will challenge that notion and show you how expectations can be transformed into a powerful tool for living your best life. Joining us is a remarkable guest who has dedicated his…

For many, the transition into Chapter X is filled with fear and trepidation. In some cases, that fear alone is enough to keep you from moving forward.  You know, that internal voice that says, “Well, I’d like to retire, but I’m comfortable with what I…

Time in Chapter X is a precious thing. After all, we have no idea when we will run out of runway or when our situation changes, which alters our ability to do the things that light us up. It’s equally important to have activities in…

Max Friedman has spent his career uncovering and writing about the lives of others, but with his newly released book, he turns the focus onto his own family's past. Painful Joy tells the story of Max's parents, Sam and Frieda, who were Holocaust survivors that…

Have you heard of Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking?  The title alone suggests that when we expect positive outcomes, our attitudes, actions, and beliefs align accordingly. The opposite is also true—if we anticipate failure, misery, or troubles, we're more likely to…

Transitions can be anything from mildly annoying to impossibly huge barriers. I think it depends on the transition and your wiring. While some embrace change with the eagerness of a starving man at a buffet, others find every reason not to engage in the struggle.…

Do you ever wonder if there's more to life than what you're currently experiencing? Perhaps your true life purpose has been hiding in plain sight. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Bill Heinrich, a transformational coach and spiritual teacher who has dedicated almost…

By definition, manhood marks the transition from boyhood to adulthood for males. If that holds true, then the period after a career can be seen as a return to childhood. Think about it: during childhood, the emphasis is on learning, personal growth, development, having few…