Welcome to the X.

James Allen, the British philosophical writer, wrote:   “Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.”   Stephen Covey wrote about ‘choice’:   “Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions.” I have been thinking about these two quotes and how…

The older we get, the more afraid we are to try and learn new things. Why is it harder to break out of our comfort zone in retirement?  When you say goodbye to your career, you leave behind decades of mastery to become a novice…

I don’t know about you, but my brain produces a constant stream of questions. Yes, sometimes it’s exhausting. I ask myself questions like:           Am I doing enough to help my family?           How am I helping…

I recently attended a conference of the Financial Life Planning community in Portland. While I had a long flight, including the red-eye home, it was a wonderful experience. During the two-day meeting, the word “flourish” was used and it caught my attention. In fact, it…

In 2015, Kevin Roth was diagnosed with stage-three melanoma. Although the cancer had been removed, his doctors said there was a 70 percent chance it would return and he would be dead within three years. Hearing these words prompted Kevin to begin an earnest spiritual…

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…