Welcome to the X.

I’ve been spending a week with my daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters. My wife and I are taking nice long walks together, enjoying the sunshine and the relaxed atmosphere of a beach town. Of course, there are the inevitable stops in local shops, as the…

This morning, I received an email from a member of our community. Without editorializing, here’s the letter…it hit home.   Hi Michael, Sorry I dropped off the last few months. While I’ve really enjoyed keeping up with the excellent work you have done helping all…

My wife and I took a four-mile walk this morning. At the halfway point, we found a lovely coffee shop in which to relax and enjoy a cold brew coffee. On the wall of the shop was this picture: It’s easy to ponder the potential…

I am proud and excited to announce my new coaching program designed for those wanting to go deeper in preparing for and working through the transition period of Chapter X. The website (www.michaelfkay.com) has been updated to include information on the coaching program. If you…

The cornerstone of living our lives as fully as possible starts with health and fitness. Without it, our wellbeing is limited. And one of the perks of leaving work behind is getting more time in our day to create an active lifestyle. Stephen Hercy (aka…

My wife and I are spending a week at the Jersey Shore with my daughter, son-in-law and our two granddaughters. Granted, I've never felt the allure of this noisy, crowded locale. While there are some oases of tranquility, it mostly borders on chaotic as end…

So much of our early lives are fueled by our egos. We push ourselves to be recognized, to achieve and succeed, to provide our ego with the message that we’re ok—or maybe better than just “ok.” But do we really need to be driven by…

As part of my Chapter X, I've been exploring ideas for activities that are meaningful to me. One opportunity is a volunteer mentoring program for those who are trying to emerge from poverty. Participation requires a commitment of one evening per week. On the face…