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Making a Good Life Happen®—The Philosophy

If you know anything about philosophy in general, you know it has something to do with the pursuit of wisdom, ...
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Is “Sacrifice” a Dirty Word?

Recently, I was interviewed by the governance committee of a non-profit agency. They wanted to discuss my views on leadership ...
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Navigating the Transition to Retirement

If you are looking to discuss what happened last night on your favorite television show, I am not the person ...
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Should You Invest Like It’s 1999?

The S&P 500 Index just posted its best calendar year since 1997. Upon mention of that fact over the last ...
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The Virtue of Waiting

Sometimes waiting to take action or to start something new in life can yield valuable rewards. Consider a 65-year-old American ...
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The Virtue of Courage in Career Change

In the 1/5/2014 Sunday New York Times, a former physician, Joel Greenwald, writes about how his career as a physician ...
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Career Pain

A pain in the neck or knee is in some ways easier to identify and take care of than other ...
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Pain Can Be a Teacher

The pain on the inside of my left knee told me to go see my doctor. The pain was costing ...
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Cognitive Dissonance and Corporate Profits

As an investment professional, I am often asked about my preferred reading list in terms of investment books and financial ...
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