Welcome to the X.

I was raised with the idea that becoming successful requires discipline, like most of you probably were. Sure, we need discipline to create good habits, such as exercise or eating well, but it's also important for learning how to plow through problems and obstacles. We…

After our week away at the beach that featured a lot of walking, I made it a priority to continue when I returned home. While I have walked my neighborhood countless times, I tried to approach it with a new intention: I made it a…

Here’s a quote I found by Lewis Carroll. It resonates so deeply as I move forward in my journey of exploring, uncovering, and figuring out who I am—and what my purpose is. “It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person…

We exist in a time where humans are living longer than any other point in history. The average life expectancy has increased by almost ten years in the last century, but living a long life that’s also happy and healthy isn’t so common. Today’s guest…

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…