At age 80, I still ask myself “Who do I want to be when I grow old?” I have enjoyed many roles: author, entrepreneur, corporate executive, global speaker, father, spouse,...

“The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” ~ (Swedish Proverb) Having worked in the field of adult development and aging for over five decades, I continually find myself faced...

We’ve all heard the quote, “There’s a reason your windshield is bigger than your rearview mirror; where you’re headed is more important than what you’ve left behind. For many people...

One of my most treasured books is the classic Self-Renewal by John Gardner, which deals with the decay and renewal of societies, organizations, and individuals. Gardner explored the question of...

What do caregivers need most to not only survive, but to thrive? No one ever claimed caregiving was easy, but most people don’t realize the incredible sacrifice it takes to...

What kind of life do you envision at 50? 60? 70? 80? 100? Will you retire? Should you retire (ever)? When is the right time to retire? What will be...

“To be what is called happy, one should have (1) something to live on, (2) something to live for, and (3) something to die for. The lack of one of...

How to Die WellDeath is what makes life worth living. It’s true. Death gives life a deadline. It gives a timeframe to do what truly matters in life. Life and...

Every reflective person sooner or later faces certain questions. Erik Erikson taught me, early in my life, that a normal part of adult development is to ask this question: “Can...

An essential practice for recognizing your purpose is: FINDING A NAME FOR IT. THEN, PRACTICING IT. Calling is another name for purpose. Purpose Practice Time Required: Every day for one...

I searched “find my purpose” recently and found about 1.5 billion results. It appears that many of us, post-pandemic, are seeking a purposeful life. Many of us struggle to answer...