At age 65 and almost 250 pounds, I was desperate to do something to regain my health. My first attempts at exercise were sporadic and it took me awhile to learn what healthy eating was all about. I didn’t have the perfect plan but it was gratifying to be headed in the right direction. The goal of being fully alive …
6 Factors to Help You Reach the Top of Your Mountain
This is an adaptation of a previous post. Almost three years ago we started climbing “Jones Mountain” just after the sun arrived to warm the chilly Colorado air. It was not a technical dangerous climb, but it was one that many adults would find difficult to complete. The air was thin and legs were wobbly, but several factors allowed six …
Take the Guesswork Out of Decision Making
You can eliminate the paralyzing confusion and indecision that accompanies decisions like choosing a college, committing to marriage, taking early retirement, or any of the other of thousands of options that present themselves during a lifetime. A simple conflict resolution system I learned in college over 50 years ago still helps me clarify choices and make critical decisions. Check it …
Stare into the Past or Move Boldly into the Future… Your Choice!
Remember life before the computer? Remember when memory was something you lost with old age? Remember when an application was for employment, and you could actually find it? Everything is changing and technology seems to change at light speed. How should we respond?
Don’t Blend In!
On a recent television show, the following question was asked of a social “expert” who was guest hosting the show. “We have just moved into a new community, how can we make a good impression on our neighbors?” The expert answered, “The most important thing is not to be different. People weird out when they meet people who are different. …