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I used to tell people, "If I can do it, you can do it!" I used it as encouragement, attempting to diminish the fear of trying something that may seem daunting. Upon reflection, I've decided to remove this statement from my vocabulary. The truth is,…

What if stress isn't the enemy we thought it was? Our guest today suggests that certain aspects of stress can actually be powerful motivators. But here's the catch: there's a sweet spot, and most of us tend to overshoot it. Today I'm speaking with Dr.…

I believe everyone harbors an inner critic. At least, I hope I’m not the only one. My inner critic speaks in my father’s voice. It tells me to do better; it convinces me that I am not enough; it admonishes me not to complain and…

I was very lucky to have a great roommate in college. Rick and I both joined the same fraternity where he ascended to become president and I, vice president.  We both were accounting majors. He ascended to the Big 8, while I joined small and…

How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life? For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamer stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having battled his own demons…

As you all know, if you read the blogs, I host a monthly Zoom get-together.  Each month, a group of men sign in for one hour to share their thoughts on topics offered for discussion or whatever is on their minds at the time. There…

I’ve spent a good portion of my life seeking control: control over my career, money, family…life in general. I've given up on that worthless waste of time. Time has worn away the illusion that I control much more than what I put in my mouth…