Purposeful living
What's your purpose in life? How will you apply it at work, legacy, philanthropy and through life's other building blocks? Intentional living is key to success

“Pre-mortems” Can Lead to More Successes
Are you using “pre-mortems” to increase the probability of a fulfilling, elongated life? I learned about pre-mortems years ago and have used them from time-to-time

Solve Problems Before They Happen
Several years ago, as part of a class I taught on the Psychology of Aging, I asked students to “see their future selves” on a

Purpose is Even More Important for All of Us
Purpose is an essential component of a fulfilling life. A recent study reports that it’s even more important today for retirees. The “Four Pillars of

Find the Intersection Between Passion and Purpose
There are two pieces of advice people share to help you forge a fulfilling life, one is to identify your passion and “follow your bliss”-

Is Your Work Aligned with Your Sense of Purpose?
If you’re following the discussion on how “reopening” offices will work for workers and companies, you may have noticed a second issue getting attention: the

Start Working on Your Legacy, Now.
What’s going to be your legacy? Change the focus from a Destination to the Journey. Traditionally, as we age, we expand our perspectives in two

With Longevity, it’s Quality Not Quantity That Matters
David Brook’s article noting that people “May Live a Lot Longer” reminds us that longevity has increased substantially over the past century. But as Abraham

3 Tips to Find Passion in Your Work
Many people are missing passion for their work. It is simply a way to keep a roof over the head and food on the table.

3 Reasons to Practice Gratitude in Your Career
When you have had a hard day at work or have not received a promotion, it can be hard to feel grateful. However, gratitude is

Applying for a job beyond your comfort zone
How to get your dream job? I have been working with many clients lately who have been afraid to apply for a job outside of

Attract Awesome Opportunities into your Life & Career
Let’s debunk a widespread myth – winners aren’t born; they are driven to it. Greatness and success are a choice—a strong desire and a goal

It’s Time to Update Our Longevity Mindsets
MarketWatch Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Olshan recently reported that Laura Carstensen, Director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity, ”argued that we should abolish retirement and spread periods of
Purpose Resources/Tools

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