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At our last Zoom get together, one of the members of the community noted something remarkable. Since COVID began, he's been grounded into a home-based routine with less distractions and has started to notice things previously gone unnoticed. He used the example of some birds…

There’s no perfect time to hit pause on your career, reset, and find new motivations. Sometimes it’s not a choice. When Johnny Roland had a time out forced upon him by the corporate world, he used his sabbatical to figure out an entirely new path.…

Those who know me know I am an unapologetic Foo Fighters fan. I have seen them in concert six or seven times, including a road trip with my son to North Carolina. Music was a strong part of my upbringing; both of my parents were…

I like to think about legacy. How will I be remembered? Will it have made a difference that I was here? Do you? I started to think of the word ‘generosity’ and how to apply it beyond money. Not that giving to causes is in…

Do you want to start giving back but don’t know where to start? According to today’s guest, getting involved begins with finding your volunteering joy. Doug Ross exemplifies the concept of living with purpose. He’s served in government on the federal, state and local level.…

Ron Lieber writes for the NY Times on personal finance. He’s written several books that have been invaluable for helping people face big financial decisions. Ron’s first book, “The Opposite of Spoiled,” helps parents raise kids who are grounded, generous, and smart about money. It…

I’ve recently become a fan of the Bulletproof Radio podcast. It's Dave Asprey’s platform for interviews that support his biohacking mission and business. The show is fascinating—and true brain candy in an area in which I have very little knowledge. While I have to admit…

We have wind chimes hanging at several spots around my house. Each one has different tonal qualities and was selected with great care. Yet it’s been crazy windy here lately, and their sounds have been loud and pronounced. It’s impossible not to hear them. It…