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.
MeaningRelationships
June 6, 2020

History—from the inside out

We are a part of history. In the global sense, we share a period of time that could be highlighted by political warring, global warming, international strife, terrorism, mass shootings, the 24-hour news cycle and now COVID-19. We are in most cases, bystanders, rubberneckers and…
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Meaning
May 31, 2020

Admission

I try to write every day to share ideas and thoughts—and hope that it gives something of value. There are days when my ideas tumble out of my head unhindered and other days, like today, where I struggle. I ask myself whether what I write…
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HealthMeaning
May 26, 2020

Of self-doubt, self-aggression and self-pity

The first is ok…we’re allowed to doubt our capabilities, our abilities, our knowledge. It’s actually a good way of testing ourselves and what we know or believe. Self-aggression—the act of beating yourself up—is not ok! Self-pity also falls into the category of a no-no. While…
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HealthMeaning
May 23, 2020

News flash!

Pay attention…hot news coming over the wire! We are all going to die! Are you going to make the time remaining purposeful, fulfilling and filled with meaning? OR are you going to spend your life in regret, depression and in a state of wasting? It…
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LongevityMeaning
May 21, 2020

Who am I, if I am not my job?

I hear this a lot from men who are facing retirement. It’s a deep question of self-identity. During work life where everything you do is pretty much centered around your career, business, occupation, job, gig, title…it’s simple: You are your job! But if you step…
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MeaningRelationships
May 19, 2020

A Hand Up…

On Saturday, I sent out a post that I had “hit the wall.” I wrestled with sending it—not sure if it would be read with lots of discomfort or negativity. I fought the urge to dump it into the virtual trashcan and not share how…
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Meaning
May 16, 2020

I hit the wall…

I admit it. I am having a rough time right now. I feel drowning in people’s fears and despair. Yes, I know it’s not mine to own, hold, keep, cleave or possess. But right now, I’m feelin’ it. I hit the rowing machine hard this…
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MasteryMeaning
May 14, 2020

Who are you NOW?

Who were you before this situation impacted your everyday life? Who are you now? In what ways have you changed? What have you noticed about yourself? We are all experiencing our own level of fear, grief, anxiety and concern: for ourselves, our families, our friends…
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