Welcome to the X.

The transition from career to Chapter X is BIG. For many men, it's one of the most destabilizing times of life. It’s the descent from Mt. Everest after reaching the pinnacle where you’re faced with “OK, so what’s next after I’ve reached the summit?” What…

Do you feel the rhythm of your life? Does it have a feeling and flow that feels natural, strong and positive? The issue is more about whether you derive the greatest satisfaction from finding a routine—or whether you thrive on change. I’m still exploring mine.…

If you feel unfulfilled in life, it may be because you're on a path that doesn't allow you to explore your interests or passions. As a society, we put a lot of pressure on following our passions—but what if the trick to finding purpose was…

In keeping with ideas of identity (see Richard Eisenberg’s column in Market Watch and our discussion on the last Zoom get together), I’d like to delve deeper into the murky waters of identity. We've worn titles since childhood when we were sons, siblings, cousins, students,…

For those who have been reading my posts, you know that I have reentered the world of music to my great joy. But one of the biggest holes in my knowledge is music theory, and the ability to understand the basis or “rules” for improvisation.…

Think about how you feel after listening to the news. Do you feel energized and positive? Or do you feel like you're being hung by your feet from 100 stories up?  There is a huge bias in our society towards creating negativity, according to today’s…

At our recent Zoom get-together (yes, you are invited to the next one), one of the men shared that he grew up in an area of the country where hunting was a big part of the culture. As he sinks into his Chapter X, he…

Going to our getaway in the Berkshires is always joyful. I feel any tension or stress peeling away as I get nearer and nearer. Upon our arrival, I exhale a deep, cleansing breath, sucking in the fresh air. After unloading the car and having a…