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
September 17, 2020

Love What You Do

It is said that the key to a successful career is to love what you do. The same applies for your life after work. Of course there are aspects of each that are more pleasant or exciting than others. But in your Chapter X, you…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

Avoiding avoidance

Some people are naturally wired to dig into a situation, even if it makes them uncomfortable, because the idea of not, is just intolerable. Others are professional avoiders. They will kick the can down the road as long as possible. The reasons are many:         “I…
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LongevityMeaning
September 17, 2020

Peace of mind

Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m a striver. I think I always have been—it’s in my DNA. From wanting to be picked first (or at least in the top 5) for baseball games as a kid, to working my butt off to be promoted to first…
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Money
September 17, 2020

The inSECURE act

While the ink is still wet on the new SECURE act, meant to make it easier to save for retirement, there is still a great deal of insecurity many feel as they approach this next stage. Consider the fact that your flow of earnings will…
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LongevityMastery
September 17, 2020

Crossing the line

Everyone has a line that is the effective border of their comfort zone. The very idea might be enough to make you run in panic; or you might nudge the line and test your willingness to dip your proverbial toe in the water of something…
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FitnessHealth
September 17, 2020

Biohacking

Biohacking can be described as do-it-yourself biology. For many “biohackers,” this consists of making small, incremental diet or lifestyle changes to make small improvements in your health and well-being. In Chapter X, improving or maintaining optimal health becomes a greater challenge as our parts wear…
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HealthLongevityMastery
September 17, 2020

Stages of change & motivation

Let’s start off with a solid fact: change, for most people, is somewhere between tough and horrible. But like most things, if you break it down into smaller pieces, it feels more approachable and doable. Abraham Maslow studied and wrote about change and motivation. He…
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Money
September 17, 2020

Financial INSECURITY

How will you/do you feel when the paycheck stops? How do you feel when you see your account balances drift downward while the cost of living increases? When you’re not creating income, feeling insecure is natural. The view ahead is unknown. When people ask if…
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