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For some men, retirement feels like erasing part of their identity. It causes us to face the big question: who am I, if I am not my job? Today’s guest shares why retirement isn’t about a loss of self, but a chance to break free…

I have to confess, I'm not attracted to the idea of a bucket list. That’s no indictment of others who have created theirs. The way that I’m wired makes me wonder what happens if I get to the end of the list—will I be disappointed…

As you know, I am in the process of my own transition out of my work life; transferring ownership of my firm to my young partner. I trust him and feel good about the future of the company I created. But I admit, it sometimes…

Over the past two days, I have had conversations with men who have battled illness. One faced the double whammy of a serious case of COVID and prostate cancer. The other, non-smoker’s throat cancer. Both faced critical moments, confronting their own mortality along with the…

Lee Simonson spent the first 30 years of his career in the radio business and the next 17 as a management consultant. When he realized it was almost time to move on from his career, Lee turned to his wife to figure out their next…

“The secret of life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.”   — Paulo Coelho

Finding balance in life, for many, is a significant challenge. It’s something I am thinking very actively as I work towards my transition. Working all the time isn't balance, nor is sitting on your butt all day in front of the screen. What happens when…

Okay, so you’re probably going to laugh at me. And as long as you do so with love in your heart, it’s all good (derision is not welcome here). For those of you who know me, you know I’m often attracted to things that are…