Have you ever felt like “I’m in over my head and they’re going to find out?” Let me share a little coaching secret: Deep down many successful people feel like imposters – they feel like they’re “not enough,” that their success is a result of luck and timing. Most of
One of the most recognized consequences of aging is a decline in immune function, illustrated by vulnerability to dying from the flu and poor response to vaccinations. But, about 20 years ago, a paper was published showing that the immune cells of 80-year-olds produced significantly more pro-inflammatory signals. As I discuss in
You have finally retired. Congratulations! Now you can live the life you have been dreaming about and working towards your entire career. No doubt you will want to make the most of it and that entails enjoying it as long as possible. The good news is that men currently age
We all think life will be better and easier after retirement. To a degree, that assumption is correct. Creating financial independence means you are no longer beholden to a job or employer. This gives tremendous freedom. However, with that freedom comes greater personal responsibility. As you make the transition from
Yesterday, I had lunch with Irene, my mother-in-law, and Donna, my husband’s aunt. Aunt Donna was the inspiration for my latest book after I helped her organize her family papers and photographs; I highlighted her story in my Preface. Our conversation turned to family history, and I listened to such wonderful stories,
Living Life Forward has been at the core of my ongoing approach throughout the years while embracing the idea that Focus is Manifestation, or “that which you focus on, you strengthen.” (For antecedents on this topic, please see my previous article on this website.) Uncertainty Today I would like to
Everyone has a reason for living. Finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Some people have found their purpose early, while others are still looking, though they carry it within them. Having a clear sense of purpose – the place where gifts, passions, and values intersect
My husband and I will celebrate this month 35 years of a very happy and harmonious marriage, based on our mutual love, respect, trust and understanding. When we celebrated our Silver Anniversary with dear family, we asked them to sign a paper for us, as witness of our everlasting commitment.
Finding out that you or someone you love has Alzheimer’s is devastating news. Fortunately, there is much we do know about slowing its progression through lifestyle changes. These involve sharing your memories with friends, staying socially and physically active and by continuing to challenge your brain to learn new and
Capital One Financial Corporation confirmed that personal information was breached by a hacker accessing their customer records in July. Roughly 140,000 Social Security numbers and 80,000 linked bank account numbers belonging to Capital One credit card customers were compromised. The Capital One incident is just the latest among a growing
