Navigating change—whether in our careers, relationships, or personal growth—can be daunting. But what if we approached it like an improv scene? In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kat Koppett, an expert in applied improvisation. Kat specializes in helping individuals and organizations use improv techniques to think on their feet, adapt […]
As retirement approaches, some people want to relax and have fun after years of dedicated work. But for most people, retirement doesn’t mean sitting back and saying goodbye to work entirely. They know it’s a perfect time to discover new hobbies and pursue new opportunities. According to a survey, about 19% of US residents aged […]
Key Points We Live in a World of Falling Dominoes Patterns are everywhere, from the movements of the smallest insect to the rotation of planets. You’ll find them in Bruce Springsteen’s We Are Alive and in Mozart’s Requiem. You can see patterns in how termites construct their dwellings in California, New Jersey, and Texas despite […]
Among the leaf litter, we discover plastic as numerous as it appeared on the banks from a distance. We find bottle caps, spent lighters, shreds of plastic bags, and Styrofoam bits everywhere. We see broken bits of plastic, no longer reminiscent of the items of their origin. They are just bits of colorful plastic among […]
When you’re at work, you probably consider yourself a model employee. You feel that you follow through with your responsibilities, get along with your co-workers, and are always reliable. Are you absolutely certain about that? It’s easy to find fault with your peers but not in yourself. Without even realizing it, you may be the […]
The importance of a strong foundation was once again confirmed when I stepped out of our bathroom and onto the carpet. It was sopping wet. Inwardly I questioned, Is there a water pipe broken? We were on a concrete slab foundation and that would be terrible news. Almost anything could be an issue as our […]
In this inspiring episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, host Joe Casciani welcomes Graham Ellis, founder of the Renewed After 50 program. Our guest discusses redefining fitness and how people over 50 can stay active, healthy, and purpose-driven in their later years. Graham shares his personal journey from the corporate world to fitness […]
“We step gingerly and feel ahead before we press down firmly. When we kick an underwater object in the Flats, there are good odds that it might just be a radial tire. *** While we can’t agree on which fish are wanted, we can all agree that automobile tires have no business in this place. […]
As the new year dawned, I noticed an older woman at my gym. She appeared to be in her late 60s—slightly overweight, with a distended abdomen, shuffling as she moved. Yet, she had made a bold choice: she secured the services of a personal trainer, a young university student, to guide her. That in itself […]
