Welcome to the X.

Have you ever found yourself struggling to finish what you started? Is it possible to find enjoyment in the process of working towards our goals rather than just the end result? Today we explore the science behind our tendency to quit and insights into how…

The clock is ticking, my friend. There’s no time to waste. Think about it—if you knew your “expiration date,” how would that change your behaviors? How would that drive your decisions? What would you do differently? What would you do NOW? What are you waiting…

I talk a lot about the idea of purpose in Chapter X.  Sometimes I get the idea that the weight of that word becomes a detriment in moving forward. While purpose can be lofty and world-shaking, it needn’t be. Purpose can be a path of…

Your health is your greatest asset, but navigating the ever-changing healthcare system can be a challenge. It's often difficult to know where to start when there are so many options and considerations. Joining us today is Jim Jordan, a healthcare and life sciences expert who…

My life has been filled with thoughts around the idea of failure. As a child, according to my father, failure was NOT an option, and only excellence was acceptable; mediocre was, as my son puts it, “meh.”  According to my father, being anything other than…

My grandmother used to say that getting older is not for the weak of heart. She said a lot of goofy stuff too, but I realize the soundness of her claim. In aging, we are faced with issues previously unimagined. After all, in our younger…

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions without really living the life you want? Troy Ismir knows this feeling all too well after spending 17 years in a successful—but unfulfilling—career that left him in a state of "quiet desperation." In this…

Creating a satisfying life in Chapter X is all the foundation. Some foundations are built over a lifetime, while others are newly created. I think of these foundational pillars of life as: Security Health Engagement Purpose Security, for example, focuses on financial stability. Regardless of…