I ask people this question all the time — not because I want their answer, but because I want them…
Thirteen Years
It’s a strange thing, getting older. You don’t notice it happening day to day, but then one morning you realize…
What Gives Me Direction in Life (The Real Answer, Not the Pretty One)
When I was younger, direction came from the usual stuff — ambition, building something, taking care of my family, trying…
“Focus on what you’re good at and love to do. Delegate the rest. You’ll go far.””
What are you going to be when you grow up? This is a question I was often asked by my…
Meet The New Wife
So I heard this story the other day from a buddy of mine, and the more I sat with it,…
I love The Summer
I Love Summertime I’ve realized something about myself… I don’t just dislike winter—I take it personally. I really hate it.…
it’s better to win people over than to try to win over them.
If someone insulted you yesterday and needed your help today, would you let resentment make the decision for you? I’ve…
Fear
Fear Can Sometimes Be a Good Thing If You Do Something About It What has driven me to take care…
Five Everyday Things That Make Me Happy
People chase happiness like it’s hiding somewhere exotic, but mine shows up right in everyday life — the kind you…
What it felt like
It was 1974 and the one thing I learned for the first time in high school had nothing to do…
AGING: THE MOMENT YOU REALIZE YOU’RE THE OLD GUY
A funny thing about aging: it always hits everybody else first. You run into an old friend and think, Holy…
Why $60,000 in Retirement Is Like Earning $80,000 Working
I’ve learned something in retirement that I never fully appreciated when I was working, and it’s this: not all dollars…