Unapologetic January 13, 2026 Hi Reader, The Transaction I was talking to a brother recently who named something so clearly I had to share it with you. He’s the most accomplished in his family—the one everyone looks to. But he admitted that his drive for perfection is actually a calculation. He tries to be so flawless in his career and status so that when people learn he’s SGL, they’ll say: “Well… at least he’s successful.” He’s using his success to offset his humanity. Does that sound...
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Purposeful Pathways July 9, 2025 Dear Reader, I had a conversation with a friend last weekend that stopped me in my tracks. “I’m so behind,” she said, talking about her friend’s early retirement, her sister’s dream vacation lifestyle, her former colleague’s successful consulting business. “Everyone else has it figured out, and I’m just… stuck.” She’s 62, has built a solid career over decades, raised successful children, and is actively working toward meaningful goals for this next chapter....
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Purposeful Pathways May 21, 2025 Hey Purposeful Pathway Navigators, How often do you sit down to tackle an important task, only to find yourself immediately pulled in a dozen different directions? A notification pings. An email subject line screams for attention. Your social media feed beckons. Before you know it, an hour has vanished, and that important task — the one that truly aligns with your purpose — is still sitting there, untouched. Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone. We often...
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Purposeful Pathways May 14, 2025 "The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition." - Ryan Holiday Dear Purpose-Seekers, Last night, I found myself sitting at my desk surrounded by a mountain of papers—doctoral student dissertations waiting for feedback, life coaching session notes needing follow-up, and a list of property management tasks requiring scheduling. The clock showed 11:37 PM, and my morning alarm was set for...
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Purposeful Pathways May 7, 2025 Dear Purposeful Pathways Community, In times of national division, our instinct might be to withdraw or connect only with those who share our perspectives. Yet the research is clear: diverse, intentional community is essential not just for our emotional wellbeing, but for our ability to achieve our most meaningful goals. Over the past quarter, I've observed something remarkable among individuals who continue to thrive despite uncertainty: they've all invested...
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Purposeful Pathways April 30, 2025 Hello Reader, I've been listening carefully to your concerns over the past weeks. Many of you have shared that you're experiencing heightened anxiety related to the political climate under the new administration. Whether it's concerns about economic policies, social issues, or international relations, these feelings are real and valid. But here's what I know to be true: anxiety and motivation share the same physiological energy. The difference lies entirely...
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Purposeful Pathways April 23, 2025 Hello Reader, In times of national uncertainty and transition, our ability to maintain personal clarity becomes not just helpful, but essential. I've been hearing from many of you about how the current political climate and ongoing changes under the Trump administration have created feelings of instability, regardless of your political leanings. Today, I want to offer something different than another opinion or prediction. Instead, let's focus on what you...
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Purposeful Pathways March 26, 2025 Hello Reader, Throughout this month, we’ve explored some big questions about living our best lives. We’ve looked at the gap between where we are and where we want to be, and we’ve discussed the importance of intentional living. Now it’s time for the most crucial step: taking action. Your best life isn’t going to arrive fully formed on your doorstep. It’s built decision by decision, action by action, day by day. But here’s the exciting part – you don’t have...
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Purposeful Pathways March 19, 2025 Hello Reader, When was the last time you made a decision that was truly intentional? Not reactive, not habitual, but deeply considered and aligned with your core values? Intentional living is the difference between letting life happen to you and actively creating the life you want. Many of us pride ourselves on being good decision-makers, but we rarely examine the framework behind our choices. Are we choosing based on fear or growth? Comfort or potential?...
11 months ago • 1 min read