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As the summer wanes, I’m turning my attention to autumn and the change of seasons. I look forward to rejoining the adult jazz ensembles and continuing my music studies.  The prospect of walking through the forest, surrounded by a blanket of red, orange, and yellow…

I’m sitting in the airport lounge, waiting for the flight back to NJ. We had a wonderful visit with our son, daughter-in-law and our granddaughter. Looking around the area, I see people bent over laptops vigorously working and here I sit, a “use-to-be”.  There was…

You might recognize today’s guest from his work as a bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant, but there's so much more to his story. James embodies the idea that resilience is at the heart of a meaningful life. Through his coaching and leadership programs, he has…

You may already be familiar with IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional IQ), but there's another "Q" to consider: your RQ or Resilience Quotient. Resilience often goes unnoticed as it happens unconsciously, yet it's a key component of living your best life. To determine your…

I receive a good deal of questions from members of the community…so here are a few FAQs. Q: Why is the transition into Chapter X so challenging? A: No one is “trained” for this transition. After a lifetime of preparing for and focusing on a…

Curious about the emotions shaping your financial decisions? Join us as we dive deep into the hidden psychology of financial life planning.  Manisha Thakor brings more than 25 years of financial expertise and a deep commitment to empowering through financial education. A graduate of Wellesley…

Some might argue that life after a career is about putting your feet up, indulging in Netflix binges, or playing golf incessantly. While that decision is entirely yours to make, I can't help but wonder: is that truly satisfying? Living in a virtually unstructured part…

Leaving work behind marks the beginning of a journey where we release control and surrender to life's unfolding path. Today, we explore that profound moment when the yearning for a deeper purpose becomes undeniable. Bryan Yates' personal odyssey mirrors the struggles many face: alcoholism, workaholism,…