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Humans are not great ponderers, in my opinion, at least for those living in the Western culture of go-go-go. There seems to be resistance to honest self-assessment. The reaction I often hear is: “It's in the past, why spend time focused on it?” I couldn't…

I’m looking down the barrel of a new year. Who knows, it could be my last. While I don’t expect it to be, there’s no way to know. I’m pretty healthy, but there are no guarantees. I feel like my journey has more twists and…

I really enjoy hosting the weekly podcasts. My favorite part is hearing stories from men about their lives, journeys, and transitions into their unique Chapter X. While hearing from experts in many related fields is interesting and important, nothing honestly beats hearing and sharing your…

Mark Weber spent his career helping the wealthy transfer their wealth efficiently. He attended hundreds of meetings with attorneys and their clients, navigating the ins and outs of estate planning. But something was missing—hardly anyone talked about their values or the legacy they wanted to…

With all the terrible news inundating our lives (Israel, Ukraine, continued mass shootings… need I go on?), it’s important to find some refuge and respite from the upheaval and emotional torture of death and destruction. For me, it’s music; both listening to and playing. It’s…

I’ve had many conversations with men about this life-changing transition after their careers. For some, it’s been relatively smooth, and I think that’s mostly because they’ve put in the work considering their option, desires, dreams, and values. But others are challenged to lubricate the gears…

In 2019, Greg Vigdor decided to take a break after working in healthcare for four decades. His plan was to relax for a few months before returning to work. However, the outbreak of a global pandemic threw a curveball into his plans. During this unexpected…

One of my biggest challenges is finding ways to grow our community. My plate is pretty full these days, and truthfully, I'm not a "marketing guy." Hoping some of you might have excellent ideas, I ask for your help brainstorming ideas to expand our group.…