Welcome to the X.

I’ve heard from many men the problems of creating friendships and a social circle in Chapter X. Of course, the challenges for us introverts are manifold, but that need not keep us sequestered in our man caves. From all the literature, we know the importance…

I read an article recently where a young person was asking a senior for advice on life. You know, the kind of question that elicited the elder’s thoughts on aging. The answer was both surprising and spot-on. The essence of the reply was, “I never…

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…