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A warm sun hosted a beautiful May afternoon in the Berkshires. The first signs of spring are everywhere; the trees are sporting their knife-like buds, ready to open into leaf blooms. Wildflowers in yellow and purple line the paths and shoots of fiddlehead ferns are…

In the summer of 2009, Fred Rutman started experiencing a series of events where he would lose consciousness. He was misdiagnosed by his medical team as suffering from multiple heart attacks. It turned out he wasn’t simply passing out. Fred had a rare condition called…

I am so happy to share the news that our friend, Bruce Meisterman, has published a novel. A Coward's Guide to Living is available on Amazon. Here’s the link. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review and share the news with friends! Cheers!!!    

My trumpet teacher recently told me that I should start playing with some ensembles. My immediate reaction was that I was far from ready, and it was way too early in my renewed involvement to be considering that. When I stated my feelings on the…

We devote a lifetime of focus on mastery, accumulation, success and defining your place in the world. Then the shift comes to the next chapter, and we’re left without the tools or experience necessary to change lanes. No matter how much time we spend thinking…

It’s easy to go through life on autopilot. But as we enter this next chapter, it’s important to be more intentional about how we approach the rest of our lives.  Being intentional is about living with purpose by figuring out what matters to you and…

Have you ever worked out so intensely that, within 24 hours, your body is screaming at you in utter revolt against the misery you bestowed on your person? I have (usually following a leg workout), and I’m sure many of you have as well. If…

Social connection is something we crave. But building meaningful friendships with other men can be tough, especially when we are no longer in the workplace.   Dr. Mel Schneiderman and Rick Lehrer saw a need for bringing a group of men together for the sole purpose…