Welcome to the X.

Last night, after enjoying a pleasant dinner with friends, my wife and I came face-to-face with an old college friend and frat brother while walking back to our car. It was completely unexpected as he lives on Long Island, so running into each other in…

It’s natural to compare ourselves to others and assume that someone else has it a lot better than we do. But in reality, no matter how successful and happy another person seems on the outside, it often has very little to do with their inner…

I woke this morning to the sound of a light rain pattering off the foliage. It was mesmerizing, peaceful, and in no way motivated me to get out of bed. The precipitation moved off quickly, leaving behind a bright blue sky, gentle breeze and loamy…

As I previously shared, my life in Chapter X has taken a sharp u-turn back into music. While my previous training missed things like music theory and jazz improvisation, I'm learning those skills now. It’s not easy, but I'm committed to learning in the most…

Following our ten days of grandbaby care in Chicago, we returned home with thoughts of heading to our get away in the woods of West Massachusetts. Instead, I got hit with a virus of unknown origin or type. All I know is that it left…

We all face trauma, adversity and stressful events in life. It’s how we cope with distressing experiences that can be the difference between living a meaningful life and mentally ‘checking out’ of yours.  Today you’ll hear from a man who adapted to several life-changing situations—and…

There’s something magical about making an intentional decision to just “be.” To purposefully cease “doing” in favor of being in the moment is evolutionary—it’s a departure from a lifetime of hardwired actions. There are times when it’s simply not a choice. When “doing” isn’t possible…

Discovering your inner tigers—what your strongest natural talents and abilities are—and then finding out how to engage all your abilities is one of the easiest ways to get a faster return on your efforts. It might also be a key component of finding fulfillment and…