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April 20, 2024

Control

I’ve spent a good portion of my life seeking control: control over my career, money, family…life in general. I've given up on that worthless waste of time. Time has worn away the illusion that I control much more than what I put in my mouth…
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April 16, 2024

The Wrong Question

I met a newly retired man at the gym the other day. He told me that he is trying to figure out 'who he is' now that his career in medicine is over. I let his question hang in the air for a few moments…
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April 13, 2024

Success!!

As I have mentioned, I am trying my hand at writing short stories. After finishing one, I submitted it to publications in hopes of sharing it with the world. The other day, I received my first rejection letter! Surprisingly, it was a cause for celebration.…
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April 11, 2024

Your True Purpose

What could be more crucial as we enter Chapter X than knowing our purpose? Today, I’m happy to have Ian Chamandy on board. He’s developed a groundbreaking program aimed at helping people define their purpose.  Ian is no stranger to purpose-driven work. As a founding…
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April 9, 2024

Try It, You’ll Like It….or Not

Do you remember the old Alka Seltzer commercial, “Try it, you’ll like it”? It’s one of those memes that became part of our culture and was repeated endlessly during its run (and well into the future). This old saying plays a very important role in…
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April 6, 2024

Who Has Some Ideas?

Dear Friends, As you know, I started Chapter X with the hope of helping successful men transition to life after their careers. It’s been so interesting learning from all of you. I hope it has been meaningful and helpful for you as well. I am…
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April 4, 2024

Dirty Harry Strikes Again

I recently had a tooth extracted as a precursor to an implant. The surgeon instructed me to cease exercising for a full week until he could examine my level of healing. He also told me to stop playing trumpet as well. Neither of his requirements…
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March 30, 2024

Blips Happen

“Blips” is a gentle word for disruptions, craters, land mines, problems, crisises…uh, I think you get the point. Anything that diverts you from your intended plans. They can range from a mild annoyance to catastrophic, from nothing more than a buzzing gnat or full blown…
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