Welcome to the X.

Yes, I know….the formal end of my ownership in the firm I founded is rapidly approaching.   Am I excited by the next chapter? Yes, yes I am.   Do I also know that I will still be involved in helping clients, mentoring and building…

Jeff Garson began his career as an attorney. After 20 years of running a thriving practice that put him ahead of the game, he experienced a serious business reverse that sent him into a depression.  But his struggle with depression was a turning point. It…

Owning a place in the woods was revelatory in many ways. Admittedly, I have limited knowledge of all things mechanical—it came as a surprise to me that everyone doesn’t have “city” water or a sewer system. While the Berkshires feature many wonderful and soul-hugging features,…

This week on the Chapter X podcast, Richard Eisenberg joins us for another bonus episode with more timely resources and the latest insights from Next Avenue. However, today is a special interview as it marks Richard’s entry into his own Chapter X.  Not only will…

Looking back, we can recount (to a greater or lesser extent) the path that brought us to where we are right now. We can examine the lessons learned, the bumps and bruises, the victories, the crushing defeats, the anger and the frustration. The dots connected…

How many of you remember The Chambers Brothers song, “Time Has Come Today”? The song played in the background the other day and caught my attention, as I hadn’t heard it for many years. I had to stop, hit replay and really listen. Not only…

In a previous post, I shared my challenge of getting back into an exercise routine while dealing with the demands of physical therapy. But before a plan of action can be struck, it’s beneficial to examine the various aspects of the issue. Like most things,…