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  I've held countless discussions with clients about their transition into life after work. The big questions are typical, “How long will my nest egg last?” Then the question inevitably comes to: “What can I do with my resources? What’s possible?” In keeping with my…

I broke a cap clean off. The post snapped right off, leaving a less than attractive gap in the front of my mouth. The worse news is I need an implant, which will be a 6-month ordeal before my periodontist can install a new tooth.…

Have you ever been so deep into a problem or project that the longer you spend in it, the more confused you become? I hate to admit it, but that happens to me with regularity. The rabbit hole is just so inviting (haha) that I…

What happens when you turn the page on your work life to a new chapter can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on your mindset and your willingness to engage in new, open-minded thinking. Our mindset covers a wide span that includes…

Assuming you’re not doing a digital detox, you’ve probably seen the amazing clip of the Texas attorney trapped in a Zoom trial with a cat filter replacing his face. It was classic and to be truthful, I am laughing as I write this (after seeing…

I had the privilege to have a conversation with Greg Burnett who works with the Encore Fellowship. Look for the podcast! Besides an interesting and insightful discussion, Greg made a comment that shook me to the bone. I will avoid trying to quote it but…

At our last Zoom get together, one of the members of the community noted something remarkable. Since COVID began, he's been grounded into a home-based routine with less distractions and has started to notice things previously gone unnoticed. He used the example of some birds…

There’s no perfect time to hit pause on your career, reset, and find new motivations. Sometimes it’s not a choice. When Johnny Roland had a time out forced upon him by the corporate world, he used his sabbatical to figure out an entirely new path.…