Welcome to the X.

Nothing could be more obvious. Words DO matter. How we communicate and what we say matters. Our words are easily misinterpreted because we carry different definitions and frames of reference. For example, the word RETIREMENT means different things to different people. You might see it…

Growth is a process of assessing your current level of knowledge and discovering what’s missing in order to develop into your next chapter of life. Chapter X is all about bridging the gap between where you are and where you are going. Not only does…

So much of our lives up until Chapter X is defined by return on investment. We invest our time, energy, ideas, and efforts to reap the profits... such as a higher salary, higher net income, or greater value in the business we create. It's based…

While change is usually the last thing we want in life, major transitions always have a way of catching up to us. But why do we try to fight change?  It’s not that change is bad. Quite simply, dealing with life transitions like Chapter X…

Unless you’re a member of a very, very small number of people who make New Year’s resolutions and actually keep them, it’s time to stop hitting your head against the wall by creating unrealistic expectations. Take some common resolutions: Lose weight Exercise more Stop smoking…

Somehow, I think I am missing the genetic code that allows me to celebrate my successes. Maybe it’s the echo of my father’s voice in my head reminding me that “self-praise stinks.” Well, maybe there’s a difference between ‘self-praise’ and acknowledgment of positive intentions, positive…

I hosted a Zoom session for Chapter X. The purpose was to gather—without agenda—and just “be” together. One of my favorite moments was when participants talked about their post-COVID aspirations. Here are a few of their comments: To feel normal again Go out to dinner…