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.
Health
August 9, 2022

Rebounding

I hit a low.  Maybe it was the impact of being hit with some weird virus and the subsequent time of physical weakness and lack of stamina, but I hit a low both mentally and physically. My trumpet practice is off; my exercise schedule is…
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HealthMastery
September 17, 2020

Breaking habits

We are creatures of habits. We love our routines, even if they lead to problems, dangers or ill health. Back in the day, I had my habit of stopping at the local bagel shop for my morning fix of deliciousness. It made me happy…but it…
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Health
September 17, 2020

Fatigue

Fatigue comes from too much or too little. Too much work—too little sleep. Too much time watching/reading news—too little time listening to music. Too much time at a desk—too little time in nature. Too much time doing—too little time “being”. Too much time without purpose—too…
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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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HealthLongevity
September 17, 2020

The difference between wisdom and belief

Oscar Wilde was quoted as saying: “With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.” I love this quote as it clearly lays out the difference between those who grow into wisdom and those who just age. There’s also “you can’t teach an old dog…
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HealthMastery
September 17, 2020

Entropy by the numbers

Whether you’ve gotten whiplash from watching the stock market gyrate or the COVID-related statistics, you’re no doubt flooded with numbers that make you feel fear, doubt, confusion, sadness and even panic. Chaos reigns supreme when there is a lack of confidence, no clear path forward…
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FitnessHealthLongevity
September 17, 2020

The USETABES

Is there anything easier than looking back and mulling over the highlights of our past—what we judge as success—and using them to judge our life today? The answer is NO—it’s like watching your favorite movie over and over. It feels good, but it doesn’t expand…
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