I finally knocked off the last major target on my travel bucket list: Japan. Let me tell you, it did…
Month: July 2026
Retired at 53
Why I chose early retirement: Lessons learned
Stretch your strengths to reach your full potential
Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden, iconic NCAA Men’s Basketball Coach As…
Important markers for aging well that your doctor may not test for
Can our level of fitness predict how well we will age? More importantly, can we increase our level of fitness…
How to pay cash for your next car
By implementing a few personal finance tactics, you may be able to pay cash for your next car.
Compare and synthesize the “good” lists to make informed decisions
“Good” lists can often be confusing and often contradictory. What to wear, what to eat, how to exercise, what cooking…
Run your own race
A mantra I’ve found helps drive success in life (personally and professionally) is “run your own race.” This phrase means…
Mobile phone serves as modern-day butler
My mother, an accomplished businesswoman, used to get frustrated if I didn’t answer the phone every time it rang. It…
Let’s focus on amazing things that bring us together
Recently, I had another glimpse of a depressing news segment informing us AGAIN that everyone is divided. Dread, shrill, angry…
Can music improve mental acuity at any age?
Music therapy may help dementia patients by aiding memory, decreasing aggravation, and promoting social interaction between caregivers and dementia patients. Music may be a powerful tool that can help keep our brains healthy as we age.