I often observe family and friends declaring some new goal they have recently set for themselves. The enthusiasm they exude at the prospect of achieving their “perfect self” is always quite genuine and compelling. How can you not get caught up in their enthusiasm? Well, being a Type A, I am pretty good at “handicapping” […]
Whenever I hear or read about a discussion of the meaning of life, I am reminded of an old Indian proverb: Six blind people are attempting to identify an elephant. Each person grabs hold of a different part of the animal and tries to identify the unnamed object. One person touches the tail and says […]
When I was working with my talented book designer on the book I recently published, I had to make the decision of what to put on the cover. She recommended, and I agreed, that we should choose a photo of a near-retiree or retiree, since my book is about transitioning to and living in retirement. […]
Type As often experience feeling bored and anxious. We are so energetic and accustomed to being busy all of the time that as soon as “the music stops,” this is the state we are likely to find ourselves in. I think it is instructive to know what the opposite of bored and anxious is. What […]
A Simple Method for Better Weight Training Results in Less Time
Nobody wants to spend hours and hours working out. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to spend less time in the gym, get better results, and do so with even less risk of injuring yourself? There is a way, and it was taught to me by my friend and personal trainer Bill […]
Are You Fit, or Just Not Overweight?
You’ve finally lost that extra weight you’ve been carrying around for years, or even decades. What a great accomplishment! You feel much better, fit into your clothes more easily, and look fantastic. So you are now skinny. But are you also fit? I know, I can be a pain in the ass. Whatever you do […]
How Positive Thinking Can Literally Turn Lemons Into Lemonade
Positive thinking, or an optimistic approach to life, has been much heralded over the last several decades, and for good reason. By allowing you to turn what could otherwise be a frustrating situation into one of peace and joy, positive thinking is a vital ingredient to a happy existence. I will provide a couple of […]
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