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.
LongevityMeaning
May 21, 2020

Who am I, if I am not my job?

I hear this a lot from men who are facing retirement. It’s a deep question of self-identity. During work life where everything you do is pretty much centered around your career, business, occupation, job, gig, title…it’s simple: You are your job! But if you step…
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MeaningRelationships
May 19, 2020

A Hand Up…

On Saturday, I sent out a post that I had “hit the wall.” I wrestled with sending it—not sure if it would be read with lots of discomfort or negativity. I fought the urge to dump it into the virtual trashcan and not share how…
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HealthRelationships
May 17, 2020

Being alone together

Friends raising a glass together at the end of the day is a lovely way to toast life and all its ups and downs. Of course with social distancing, the raised glasses are on either side of a computer screen. For some, that’s comforting and…
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Meaning
May 16, 2020

I hit the wall…

I admit it. I am having a rough time right now. I feel drowning in people’s fears and despair. Yes, I know it’s not mine to own, hold, keep, cleave or possess. But right now, I’m feelin’ it. I hit the rowing machine hard this…
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MasteryMeaning
May 14, 2020

Who are you NOW?

Who were you before this situation impacted your everyday life? Who are you now? In what ways have you changed? What have you noticed about yourself? We are all experiencing our own level of fear, grief, anxiety and concern: for ourselves, our families, our friends…
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HealthMasteryRelationships
May 12, 2020

Life after…

If you want to begin the conversation of what life will look like after the Pandemic, sure, go ahead. It’s the same mind game as trying to name the best performing stock for 2021. You can opine about the future, but here’s the thing: what…
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HealthMeaning
May 10, 2020

Wash your hands and clear your head

Are you overloaded with “news reports”? Overwhelmed by the doom and gloom? Seeing COVID germs lurking in every corner? No, I am not poking fun at the dire situation in which we’ve found ourselves. My hope is that you can extract yourself from the mental…
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Meaning
May 9, 2020

I’ll tell you when it’s time to panic

Not now…. Now is the time to test your mettle, your resilience and your creativity. Now is the time to go inside yourself and find strength. Now is the time to appreciate what’s been lost (and I don’t mean stock market value) and how you…
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