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This week my wife and I traveled to western Massachusetts for a little change of scenery. Our place is tucked away in the woods; my idea of peace. As the locale is rural, there is virtually no light pollution obstructing the nighttime sky views. I…

One of the biggest challenges of aging is health concerns. Of course, the ultimate end is rarely attractive, but it’s the time between now and then that should capture our attention. The data is clear: staying active (both physically, mentally and spiritually) affects how we…

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes feel resistance when I face challenges. For example, I enjoy travel but I very much do not enjoy the process of travel. You know....dealing with packing, getting to the airport, lines, cranky people, delays, etc. So I…

For some men, retirement feels like erasing part of their identity. It causes us to face the big question: who am I, if I am not my job? Today’s guest shares why retirement isn’t about a loss of self, but a chance to break free…

I have to confess, I'm not attracted to the idea of a bucket list. That’s no indictment of others who have created theirs. The way that I’m wired makes me wonder what happens if I get to the end of the list—will I be disappointed…

As you know, I am in the process of my own transition out of my work life; transferring ownership of my firm to my young partner. I trust him and feel good about the future of the company I created. But I admit, it sometimes…

Over the past two days, I have had conversations with men who have battled illness. One faced the double whammy of a serious case of COVID and prostate cancer. The other, non-smoker’s throat cancer. Both faced critical moments, confronting their own mortality along with the…

Lee Simonson spent the first 30 years of his career in the radio business and the next 17 as a management consultant. When he realized it was almost time to move on from his career, Lee turned to his wife to figure out their next…