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Nothing gold can stay: A brief reflection on losing my childhood home
I grew up in a house that my father built. He and my grandfather cleared the land, dug the basement, laid the blocks and framed the walls. He did the plumbing (he was a plumber by trade), the electrical, the finish carpentry, the painting and...
Don’t underestimate the power of small wins.
Research shows that most people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions by now. I’m even worse. I haven’t made mine yet! Life has been so busy the last few months, I haven’t yet finished my typical annual review and set my goals for the year. So I’m doing that...
Navigating Life’s Transitions (Part 2): Understanding and overcoming challenges so you can make the most of your next chapter.
We dropped our daughter off at college (she’s been doing great) and that means that my wife and I are now officially empty nesters. In my last post, I discussed the emotions that accompany major life transitions like empty nesting or retirement. Today let’s look at...
Retirement is more than a number.
“I can sleep at night”
“I have a reason to get up in the morning”
“I have a secure and fulfilling life”
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Unfortunately, most people don’t know if they’re on track for retirement (money) or have a clear idea of what to do when they get there (meaning). That’s a problem.
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