Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
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March 23, 2021

Your Story Matters

For too many of us, we see our lives as ordinary. It’s not like we’ve walked on the moon, discovered a new element, or won the Nobel Peace Prize. You know, things that stand out as extraordinary. At least in the sense of world-shaking or…
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March 21, 2021

Some Things are Just NOT Binary

It sometimes feels as though our choices and decisions are binary. As if it’s either this or that; wrong or right. But not everything is reduced to an opposing idea. Maybe it’s simply the values that we’ve been instilled with—or where we're comfortable with our…
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March 20, 2021

Rules to No Rules

There are three kinds of people: Those who follow the rules to the letter. Those who ignore the rules because they don’t believe they apply to them. And those who like to follow the rules, but can justify with reason why they need not be…
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March 18, 2021

Thinking differently about aging

Getting older is an inevitable part of our journey whether we accept it or not. While our culture hasn’t made it seem desirable, how could our lives change if we saw aging as a chance to become who we really are? In this episode, we’ll…
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March 16, 2021

The Finish Line

I have never been, nor will I ever be a runner. My body is just not built for it. Even as a teenager when I played freshman football, I was always the last one to cross the finish line in the sprints. In gym class,…
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March 14, 2021

PPP

PPP…no, not the Paycheck Protection Plan. I’m talking about people who exert control where it’s not needed, just because they can, to the misery of others… You know, Petty People with Power. I remember visiting my grandparents at their condo in Florida when I was…
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March 13, 2021

Current Reality

A quote from Dr. Sam Qarashi (@samqarashi) caught my eye. “My current reality is always a starting point.” Ok, so maybe that seems obvious. But is it?   When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself what your current reality is—and considered what…
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March 10, 2021

The Art of Connection

How well do you connect with other people? If you don’t feel comfortable with the idea of building strong social connections and community, you’re not alone.  Forging solid, deep ties with others can be an especially tough obstacle for men who’ve spent the better part…
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