Welcome to the X.

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…

Several weeks ago, I posted a blog with a link to share my performance with Ed Palermo’s Adult Big Band through Jazz House Kids (a great non-profit organization). I have been having a BLAST rediscovering a part of my life. Unfortunately, the link I provided…

Who says you have to slow down after retirement? You can stay healthy and active for years to come, according to today’s expert guest, Dr. Doug Lucas. He is a fellowship-trained precision health specialist, who is on a mission to address the underlying causes of…

Change can be daunting. In fact, the whole trajectory of change includes bouts of fear and resistance, anger and frustration, and, hopefully, a resolution into the next stage. James Prochaska, the author of The Transtheoretical Model of behavior change model, states that there is a…

Get ready for an episode that may challenge everything you think you know.  In this mind-blowing conversation, I'm joined by Mas Sajady, an expert in advanced frequency technology that unlocks massive human transformation. After three near-death experiences, Mas acquired unique abilities to see the underlying…

There was a time in my career when I envisioned building a firm that was national, with offices spread throughout the country and staffed with dozens of excellent planners. While my firm has advisors in multiple locations, it never reached the scope I once imagined.…

If you’ve been keeping up with some of my ramblings, you know that music is a big part of my life once again (after a 50+ year absence). Last year, I began playing with a local jazz ensemble led by the incomparable Ed Palermo (he…