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We spend a good portion of our adult life accumulating things. We buy homes, cars, art, jewelry or other possessions that we fancy. Sometimes we approach it using a utilitarian mindset. Other times, simply because it makes us feel good about ourselves, our lives and…

No one says it better….   As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery... we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and…

I think it’s fair to say that, for many men, creating a new social group is a challenge. This was discussed at our recent Zoom get together, with Barry A. Farber, Ph.D. and Professor of Psychology at Columbia University. Without the structure of work, where…

One of the great joys of my life has been in the role of parent and any of you who have had this experience knows well, it is not the easiest job in the world. I have two children, a daughter and a son who…

Arthur C. Brooks has an amazing resume, in fact, if you know him, tell him I am dying to get him on the podcast. Anyway, he wrote an epic piece in The Atlantic, entitled, “The Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age.” It…

Throughout my work life, I was pointed in one solitary direction. That direction was success, financial security, and providing for my family. Believe me, I made a lot of false starts and bad decisions, but it turns out each misstep brought me closer to my…

Our little miracle baby who came into the world very early at 1lb, 7oz. is now a robust 20-pounder. My granddaughter turned one back in October, nearly 3 months before her expected arrival. I watch her crawling around the house, picking up toys, blankets and…

We define ourselves using so many different definitions. At times we have multiple ways of describing ourselves, such as our professions, whether we are married, whether we have children or even our hobbies. Right now, I can still use parent, grandparent, coffee roaster, trumpet player,…