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 spider

I’ve been spending time this summer in the Berkshires. The other night, I saw a spider perched in its web, on the outside (thankfully) of the porch glass slider door. It wasn’t tiny and to be honest, it creeped me out, but I couldn’t stop…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

A Useful Quote

“We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day.” Brad Meltzer Cheers, Michael  
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LongevityMastery
September 17, 2020

Bringing a knife to a gunfight

A characteristic of youth is the inability to understand subtleties and gauging appropriate reactions consistently. I can look back at my career and the way I reacted to situations that I found to be unfavorable. I can honestly say that I did not suffer fools…
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MasteryMeaning
September 17, 2020

Well, it used to be true, right?

I remember as a kid, my mother telling me I couldn’t go swimming until I waited 30 minutes after I ate lunch because I’d get a cramp.  Well, turns out, that’s nonsense. Fortune cookies are Chinese in origin…uhhh…no! Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis…nope. Masturbation…
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Relationships
September 17, 2020

Find your tribe

Being a part of something bigger than yourself is an important component to feeling connected and connection in the world. Maybe your tribe is an organization or it’s your family. Maybe it’s the foursome on the golf course. Perhaps it’s the folks you walk with…
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HealthMeaning
September 17, 2020

Lessons from COVID-19

There is a lot to unpack from the experience of living through a global pandemic, politics aside. I’m talking about personal experiences and lessons. The pandemic, for me, has highlighted the importance of things like: resilience and finding new ways of getting things done, preventative…
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Relationships
September 17, 2020

A perfect gift

Our society is based on the accumulation of “things”, “stuff”, “objects”, “possessions”, that in the end are nothing more than dust collectors or momentary shots of endorphins that make you feel good. I have found that the best gift is the gift of listening to…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Battling myself

Have you ever waged an ongoing battle within yourself? I have and am, right now. Have you ever wondered if you’re being true to your dreams, your needs? I have and am, right now. Have you ever questioned whether you are leaving the world better…
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