Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
Meaning
September 17, 2020

A heads-up

I’ve been sending these Chapter X daily emails for a few months now and appreciate the thoughts and comments you’ve shared with me. As part of experimenting to discover the right balance of format, length and frequency, you’ll see some changes coming. Starting this week,…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Motivation

“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first,…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Love What You Do

It is said that the key to a successful career is to love what you do. The same applies for your life after work. Of course there are aspects of each that are more pleasant or exciting than others. But in your Chapter X, you…
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LongevityMeaning
September 17, 2020

Peace of mind

Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m a striver. I think I always have been—it’s in my DNA. From wanting to be picked first (or at least in the top 5) for baseball games as a kid, to working my butt off to be promoted to first…
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LongevityMeaning
September 17, 2020

Pain-Fear-Failure

Most of us are hard-wired to avoid pain (there’s a word for those who enjoy it, but I’m not going down that road). I remember going to the doctor as a child and the inevitable injection of the 3-foot needle going into my arm causing…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

It’s not permanent

I fully and readily admit that when it comes to cleaning outdoor furniture, I am an unwilling participant. I hate it! I resist even the thought of it. I am not quite sure why; maybe it’s the fact that a day later, they’re dirty again…
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MasteryMeaning
September 17, 2020

Finding satisfaction

During these long days of isolation, it’s important to find satisfaction. It’s too easy to focus on what is lost, what is difficult, what is disheartening…but it is, from personal experience, a black hole. I have discovered a few things that are satisfying—the best has…
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