Welcome to the X.

For most people, living an orderly and predictable life is the goal. We shun chaos in favor of comfort. We avoid change unless it’s a change WE put into motion. But in terms of our learning, growth and resilience, this might not be the best…

After a lifetime of competition and a steady attitude of independence and strength, we're left with tools that are no longer useful (if they ever were). Still, we cling to the recipe for the secret sauce of our success in a death grip. When Elon…

When I first entered the financial services business, coaches and industry experts encouraged me to figure out a very specific narrow niche to become known as THE expert in. I was supposed to mine that sucker for all it was worth.  According to all these…

Change is unsettling, whether we’re prepared for it or not. It becomes even harder when it’s a major life change. But every disruption represents a new beginning—and the opportunity to transform exploration into growth. Today’s guest is Bruce Feiler, a New York Times bestselling author…

If your work life has been one of satisfaction, then Chapter X is going to be a challenge. Take a look back on your life since you began to devote your time to success and mastery. You navigated the bumps, disappointments and, yes, failures. I…

As young men (think pre-or early career), we're very body aware. We focus on our “attractiveness” in order to find a preferable mate. It also provides us with a social positioning of our prowess amongst other men. Ultimately, we wish to dominate and show our…

If you could deliver a letter to yourself at age 25, what would you tell yourself? While you might default to advice like which team won the Superbowl or “buy Apple at IPO” or the Mega Millions lottery number, you only have a limited number…

Imagine being confronted with your next chapter without any preparation. Today’s guest was only in his late 50’s when he was handed a severance package by his employer. He had to face the reality of being laid off late in his career, without the benefit…