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Recently, Oren and I went backroad four-wheeling in Baja. Between the topes (speed bumps) and rugged dirt roads, we got jostled. For some reason, this phrase kept coming up for me, “That tope turned my toupee topsy-turvy.” It got a chuckle from Oren – even though I have no hair replacement rug on my head ...
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Recently, Oren and I went backroad four-wheeling in Baja. Between the topes (speed bumps) and rugged dirt roads, we got jostled. For some reason, this phrase kept coming up for
May 27, 2026
The moment you realize time is finite, your priorities suddenly become astonishingly clear. At 35, you’ll attend a networking mixer where no one remembers anyone’s name and somehow call this
May 26, 2026
Not the polished, wise elder sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop dispensing elegant aphorisms. No. My future self was more rumpled than that. White-haired. Comfortable shoes. Slightly impatient. Warm, but with
May 25, 2026
At some point your expiration date will be a matter to consider. You slow down, your body is less compliant and everything takes more effort and energy. The acceptance of
May 24, 2026
“Best practices to educate children is always a hypothesis. In modern education, we consistently experiment on the youth.” Busing refers to the practice of transporting students to schools outside their local
May 23, 2026
Bruce Feiler is a zeitgeist surfer who has a world-class ability to see what topics deserve more attention in the town square and he writes bestselling books to give these
May 22, 2026
A recent New York Times article on aging and weirdness basically confirms what many of us in midlife already suspected: Aging is less about becoming elderly and more about becoming
May 21, 2026
One of the great ironies of aging is that the older we get, the more important it becomes to become a beginner again. We now know that novelty, curiosity, and
May 20, 2026
In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse represents movement, freedom, intensity, independence, passion, and volatility. Add the fire element and everything gets amplified: emotion, speed, disruption, transformation. Fire Horse years are
May 19, 2026
Not the triumphant “I beat cancer!” bell, which I’ve now rung in both 2024 and 2026. Not the cinematic, slow-motion hospital hallway bell where everyone claps like you just won
May 18, 2026
Recently I was in a discussion with a group of guys and the subject of how we listen to others came up. We talked about our own habits when it
May 17, 2026
I am witnessing a “productivity versus trust” tension trap playing out daily across boardrooms and bedrooms. Managing it effectively will protect your impact and energy during major transitions. First, a
May 16, 2026
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