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Guidance Is Rare And That’s Why It Matters Intelligence is common. Hard work is common. Potential is common. The missing piece for so many people isn’t ability or effort. It’s guidance. Guidance is what turns raw potential into real progress. A mentor who asks the right question. A manager who shows you how to navigate […]

Midlife gets a bad rap. But why? After all, we know that happiness is a U shape, with our satisfaction rising by the time we turn 50 (Blanchflower, 2020). We also know that when we reach older adulthood we will recall our midlife years as better than other periods of our lives (Galambos, 2020). So, […]

How many times have you heard “Go find a mentor”? There are so many ways we can reach out to an expert in the field we are entering, or a senior level person who has the ability to open doors for us. But have you ever thought of all of the mentors you’ve had and […]

Does meaningful connection hold any meaning for you? The term is bandied about so often that it is now used the way “friend” is used for much less than someone you care about and spend time with. It seems that recently, people refer to meaningful connections as someone they have coffee with, an acquaintance who […]

What 700 Nursing Home Residents Taught Me About What We Miss—and Why I’m Making This Tool Public More than twenty years ago, I was a graduate student working in a nursing home. I was new, still finding my footing, learning routines, and listening more than talking. And almost immediately, I had a persistent, uncomfortable thought: […]

I’ve been trying new things lately – I’ve gotten a few certificates in AI, started building apps using AI, and am creating resources that can be useful to others as I hone my skills. In 2026, my goal is to start a new company, and these skills will be useful, so keep an eye out […]

Photo by Daria Obymaha: Pexels What words come to mind when you hear the word “midlife“? Google midlife, and you’ll find scores of results for the midlife crisis, leading one to expect sudden upheaval and decline looming on the horizon. Turn on the TV, and the ads featuring middle-agers all target loss, whether in sexual […]

Key pointsBetter to give than to receive—it’s actually true Giving leads to legacy. Giving can change the world. The impact of giving is greater than receiving. Would you give away your most precious possession? Something that held tremendous meaning and personal value to you? Giving things away can be a meaningful and fulfilling experience, especially […]

Key pointsMidlife offers an opportunity to become especially significant—to oneself and others. Generativity is a point of emotional fulfillment and personal growth, with its focus on giving back. Generativity is a way of creating a legacy during midlife. Generativity – Source: Photo by Google DeepMind: courtesy of Pexels Have you ever paused to reflect on […]