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Releasing the pressure of having a purpose.What Is the Purpose of Purpose?The definition of purpose is “the reason something exists.” It’s a word that’s been used a lot lately—overused, in fact. And wow, purpose feels so heavy. So large. Grandiose, even. How can I possibly define the reason I exist? Existentially, I might never truly ...
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Releasing the pressure of having a purpose.What Is the Purpose of Purpose?The definition of purpose is “the reason something exists.” It’s a word that’s been used a lot lately—overused, in
June 14, 2025
Since “The Gift from the Sea” is really about Lindbergh’s musings on midlife and beyond, it’s a perfect coaching companion for a trip to Baja. Here’s an excerpt about how
June 13, 2025
But, I heard this term last week from an MEA alum referring to her spouse who was in the midst of andropause, the male complement to menopause. So, let’s unpack
June 12, 2025
Let’s flip the script.When I left the hotel business to become a “modern elder,” I was terrified. First of all, I disappointed a lot of people who didn’t want me
June 11, 2025
I was recently reading Nicolas Michaelsen’s Substack article entitled, “Towards a Systemic Investing Approach for Wisdom Infrastructure,” and I was intrigued by its premise: What if we invested in wisdom
June 10, 2025
Interviewing an interviewer in front of 400 people isn’t easy, but I experienced that honor last Thursday at our Wise & Wild day-long event in LA with Rich Roll. Becoming
June 9, 2025
At some point, many of us come to a reluctant but honest realization: The way we’ve been working is no longer sustainable.It often sounds like this:“I didn’t plan to step
June 8, 2025
I like aging. There’s great freedom in getting older. Believe me, I have plenty to fret about, but I know the difference between what I can and cannot control, and
June 7, 2025
This question is being bandied about more than ever as evidenced in the recent NY Times Op-Ed “How the Ravages of Age are Ravaging the Democratic Party.” It’s an apt
June 6, 2025
I asked ChatGPT two questions yesterday: (1) How much do American companies spend on recruiting and training each year? and (2) How much do American companies spend on offboarding long-time
June 5, 2025
For years, I’ve resisted launching a podcast. I felt I was too late to the party. Who needs another podcast? But, then, our MEA CEO Derek Gehl reminded me that
June 4, 2025
When I was making sense of a friend’s suicide, I read it again and wrote this post, Living in a World More Focused on Means than Meaning. When I was
June 3, 2025
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