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.
LongevityMastery
March 21, 2020

A shift from who you were to who you are becoming

Throughout our lives, we spend a lot of time becoming who we are. We begin with little to no skills and through hard work, perseverance, ability to learn, adapt and evolve—we become someone with skills, experience and success. When the page is turned and we…
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HealthMastery
March 15, 2020

On purpose (really)

To celebrate my 66th year, I voluntarily entered a cryotherapy chamber and exposed myself to -235F temperatures for 3 minutes. On purpose, really. After reading Dave Asprey’s book, Superhuman, I became interested in exploring ways to attend to my health. On purpose, really. The effects…
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HealthMastery
March 14, 2020

Selective attention

“Selective attention is the cognitive process in which the brain attends to a small number of sensory inputs while filtering out what it deems unnecessary distractions.” Tara Swart, MD, PhD. (Author of “The Source”) To navigate Chapter X successfully, apply selective attention and focus to…
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Mastery
March 12, 2020

Go small or go home!

Chapter X represents a huge change in life. It is a complete shift from everything you’ve trained for and worked for from even before the onset of adulthood. Now here you are, decades later, habits ingrained in your brain and muscle memory. The cessation from…
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Mastery
March 10, 2020

Changing habits

Habits are our tendencies or routines that we adapt and that become ingrained and unconscious. You have or had a routine that supported you all of your work life, from getting up in the morning to your bedtime ritual. In Chapter X, the changes in…
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Mastery
March 5, 2020

Do you have grit?

Angela Duckworth wrote a great book called GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. You need grit to get ahead in your career. You need it even more in Chapter X. Do you have the passion and perseverance necessary to work through the distractions, obstacles…
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LongevityMastery
February 25, 2020

Shocks

When something dramatic happens in your life, it leaves a shock of awareness. Things like getting your first job or quitting your first job, first love, birth of your first child, death of a parent or loved one, divorce or buying your first home. Anything…
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MasteryMeaning
February 20, 2020

You have ONE job

At the heart of all things is the word connect. During each phase of life, you learn to connect: with people, with knowledge, with job opportunities. All in an effort to make more money, support yourself and family and to achieve more. There’s nothing wrong…
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