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.
Mastery
September 17, 2020

The blank page

As I was writing both of my books and the countless articles I’ve published over the years, there has been many a day where I stared at the blank page and wondered how I was going to fill it. I was taking a writing class…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Wise words

 "The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire, the size of your dream and how you handle disappointment along the way." -- Robert Kiyosaki "Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

Expectations

Have you ever watched a movie that EVERYONE said was amazing and you walked out of the theater wondering what all the fuss was about? Was it you? Was it that you had set a bar for an incredible experience that just didn’t happen? Did…
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Relationships
September 17, 2020

Your tribe

There’s so much talk about “tribalism” today. We are attracted by those with whom we agree and shun those with whom we don’t. In Chapter X, open your tent flaps wide to invite as many as possible into your tribe. It’s how we learn, grow…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

Shame

Maybe technology freaks you out? Perhaps new ideas and new ways of communication make you really uncomfortable. Maybe you feel intimidated by the younger generation who manipulate and master technology with ease. It’s no reason to feel shame.      Think back to your first job…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

Sampling Change

Do you do the same thing the same way every time? Whether it’s putting on your clothes in a particular order, brushing your teeth with the same hand or driving to a destination on the identical route…it becomes habit, routine, the same… Do you read…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

A heads-up

I’ve been sending these Chapter X daily emails for a few months now and appreciate the thoughts and comments you’ve shared with me. As part of experimenting to discover the right balance of format, length and frequency, you’ll see some changes coming. Starting this week,…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Motivation

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first,…
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