Early in my career, I was often criticized by the “veterans” for attempting to reinvent the wheel. Later in my career, I often criticized the “youngsters” of the same offense. […]
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Tag: carpe diem
I Never Thought I’d Write This, But… (AKA A New Approach to This Blog)
I struggled with whether or not I should write this post. Obviously, I’ve decided to write it. Transparency is always best. Today, a look inside my mind and how I’ve […]
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It’s Time To Get Uncomfortable
I was curious. “What’s it REALLY like to run a marathon?” In order to answer that question for myself, I decided to get uncomfortable. What I learned is applicable to […]
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20 Ways To Be Happier in Life
Are you happy? In spite of the challenges in the past year, I can say that I’m genuinely happy. There are some practical ways to be happier that I’ve incorporated […]
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When Cancer And Retirement Collide (A Reader’s Story)
He’s a reader of this blog, and he was on track to retire at Age 57. Then, Cancer hit. This is his story. It’s a powerful lesson for all of […]
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The Cliff of Irrelevance
It happens quickly. One minute you’ve got a nice title, one you’ve worked decades to achieve. The next minute, you’re irrelevant. What can you do to survive the Cliff of […]
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A Drive Across America
A Drive Across America! Every retiree’s dream, right? We just returned from our second drive across America in two years, and today we’ll share the highlights of our adventure and […]
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Cannonball Run (with a 2-year-old)
2,726 miles. In a hurry. With a 2-year-old. This is going to be fun. Cannonball Run If you’re a Baby Boomer, you most likely remember the 1981 Burt Reynold’s hit Cannonball […]
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Because You Can
What are you capable of? Have you ever thought about the things you could do, if you decided to do them? We typically do less than we’re capable of doing. […]
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Re-Entry
When astronauts return from earth’s orbit to the constraints of our planet’s atmosphere, they face a fascinating re-entry. After surviving that intense moment of re-entering the atmosphere, they must learn […]
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