Welcome to the X.

For many men who grew up under the auspices of parents who taught that we were put on this earth to work, become successful, support our families, and rise to the top, self-love was not in the equation. Self-criticism was pretty high on the list.…

As I close in on the end of my fourth year since selling my firm, I’ve spent some time thinking about how my life has changed. One of the biggest changes is the pace of life. Looking back, for as long as I can recall,…

From our earliest existence, we face challenges that require us to grow beyond our current state of being. It’s no different in Chapter X. Of course, after devoting decades to honing and improving your skill sets, this shift can feel impossibly difficult. If you’re in…

We have no difficulty knowing who we are during our work life. It’s afterward that we can feel challenged. Identity is one of those things that tells the world who we are: the title, the initials that signal our status. It’s something we often cleave…

Well, I really DID want to find a time for us to gather before the end of the year. That being said, I can’t seem to find the time, so I regretfully will have to defer until we can reconvene in 2026. I wish you…

This autumn seems to have stirred up the local squirrel population. I’ve noticed them as I walk through the neighborhood, doing their squirrel thing of gathering food before winter. They seem far busier than in previous years. One thing is abundantly clear: they go about…

If you’ve been following, you know that I struggle with creating a meaningful meditation practice. The responses I received from you were wonderful, offering ideas and suggestions to help me get over myself and my self-imposed limitations. Recently, I had a Thai massage with someone…

My November 1 blog, “Lost and Found,” sparked many comments from readers. I always appreciate the feedback (positive or negative), but these comments seemed different. They suggested I go deeper and perhaps make this a topic of exploration at an upcoming Chapter X get-together. As…