As you know, my precious Munson passed away this past December. As horrible as that was, it has led to a wonderful new beginning. Right after we put Munson down, we called his breeder to let him know the sad news. A couple days later I was viewing his website and noticed he has a […]
I have found that one benefit of having a chronic emotional disorder is that you develop a high degree of self-awareness. In an effort to manage my chronic anxiety, I have been through countless hours of psychotherapy and read dozens of self-help books. This has, over several decades, developed in me a keen awareness […]
In our relationships we are often faced with decisions that involve competing values. It can be quite difficult to choose the higher value in these situations. However, making good choices as consistently as possible can have a dramatic effect on the quality of our relationships. I’ll provide a few examples to illustrate what I mean. […]
People are often critical of others for being too interested in material things. It is very common for the more spiritual and high-minded among us to denounce people who buy a fancy car, fine jewelry, and other expensive items. In fact, Pope Francis was just recently quoted as warning that “bold cultural change is needed […]
Book Excerpt: Be Available to Respond to Life
I began the book with the observation that many Type As are anxious about the prospect of retiring. The open space of retirement is daunting, especially for driven and achievement-oriented people, or even for those Type As who just like to be busy and occupied all the time. I have addressed the challenges of retirement […]
Do You Inspire Those Around You?
When I first began personal training with my good friend, Bill Quick, who is the Mr. Illinois bodybuilding champion, I figured it would be an excellent way to learn some new weightlifting techniques. And in fact, he has taught me several excellent methods to train smart and hard. The thing I didn’t expect is that […]
The One Simple Key to Becoming and Staying Thin
When I meet someone who maintains a healthy weight I invariably engage them in a discussion about how they watch what they eat. Every now and then I hear something new, but most of the time they use the same key principles that all healthy eaters seem to have discovered. One key concept that all […]
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