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Do you have expectations from what life is supposed to be, post-career? I remember asking a client, many years ago, about his expectations for life after he sold his business. With a straight face, he replied, "I want to play golf!" His expectation must have…

It's far from natural for me to just sit. I'm hard-wired to “do.” Scratching a line through an item on my “to do” list makes me happy. But let’s face it, go-go-go-go is not a great move if I want to work on understanding who…

I was sitting on the couch mindlessly channel surfing. Suddenly THE voice came into my head, “Things are resting tend to stay at rest; things in motion tend to stay in motion. Get your bum ass off the couch, there are things to do!” It…

Our modern world emphasizes a need for change. Yet when we have major disruptions in our lives, we seek routine and structure. Why is that? On this week’s show, I’m joined by a guest who reminds us how important routines are for living a life…

If there is an area in my life where I can claim to be a total disaster, with complete honesty, it's asking for what I want. And I'm not talking in the context of my work life, but in personal relationships. I have been thinking…

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…