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.
Meaning
October 3, 2020

The bear and the birdfeeder

Someone sent me a video of a bear climbing a tree to get at a birdfeeder. The bear was studying the feeder, suspended from a wire between two trees. He approached the tree and climbed it with ease. As he got to the height of…
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Meaning
October 1, 2020

To be, or not to be

“To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them. To die—to sleep, No more; and…
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Meaning
September 29, 2020

Crisis management

Just the words alone are enough to get your heart racing and blood pressure rising: CRISIS MANAGEMENT! I remember when I was younger, every problem was a crisis; or at least that was how it felt. Like when I was 24 years old and was…
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Mastery
September 27, 2020

Limitations

In your youth, you were limited by your age, knowledge, power and circumstances. During your early work life, you were limited by your experience, power and resources. During your later work life, you were limited by time constraints, the needs of others and pressure to…
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Meaning
September 27, 2020

On relationships

I’ve been asked whether Chapter X will deal with relationships. I thought about this for a while, considering whether I had the knowledge, experience and gravitas (yes, I said gravitas) to weigh in on such personal matters. While taking a walk earlier today, I came…
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Meaning
September 26, 2020

What does Chapter X look like?

As you move closer to your next chapter, do you have a clear picture of what that will look like? Is it filled with purpose, excitement, meaning and mastery?  If you’re like me, the answer is murky, filled with variables and question marks and a…
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Meaning
September 24, 2020

Chapter X: The Podcast

While I love doing these emails, I’ve realized that there is a serious need to dive deeper into some of these topics than this format allows. So, I’m thrilled to launch my new podcast! You can listen to the episodes here or on your favorite…
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Meaning
September 22, 2020

The generosity of listening

I recently completed a workshop on Compassionate Listening. Yes, I know, what the heck is compassionate listening? I’d come upon it in my training as a Financial life planner and witnessed its significant impact, so I decided to dig a little deeper. It is safe…
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