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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…

During adulthood, and hopefully before, we learn the difference between spending and investing. We spend on (again hopefully) the things we value and we invest for our future security. But when it comes to time, I ponder the question of whether I am spending time…

In 2009, when Congressman Joe Wilson yelled, “You lie!” during President Obama’s State of the Union address, civility died. It was a shocking moment as the idea of respect for the office and decorum was totally flushed. Recently, when Will Smith took to the stage…

I’m thrilled to welcome Richard Eisenberg back to Chapter X.  In January 2022, Richard left his full-time role as Managing Editor behind to shift into a new life stage that he has coined “unretirement.” Today he joins me to reflect on his experiences over the…