Savoir Vivre Vignettes
The Transformative Power of a Growth Mindset
Thriving Through Life's Pivotal Moments You've climbed the ladder, navigated boardrooms, and likely aced a few metaphorical tightropes in your career. As accomplished professionals, you understand the art of strategic moves and the value of a well-honed skill set. But...
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Role Models as Lanterns Through Life Quakes: Finding Stability When Everything Changes
The most important role models in people's lives, it seems, aren't superstars or household names. They're "everyday" people who quietly set examples for you-coaches, teachers, parents. People about whom you say to yourself, perhaps not even consciously, "I want to...
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How do You Answer the Question: Who Am I? Without Saying What You Do
(Part of the Post-Crisis ReConstruction Protocols series) INTRODUCTION: THE IDENTITY CRISIS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT Who am I? Not the Instagram bio version. Not the résumé bullet points. Not the person people politely applaud at a fundraiser. I mean the...
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The “Purpose-Driven Profit” Model
Building a Business That Makes a Difference #LifeTransitions: Employee2Entrepreneur: Of the whole series, this is my favourite post. I hope it will inspire you too. Introduction Let’s be honest: the word “profit” has had a bit of a PR crisis....
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The Return and Revive Option: Building Your Business with a Corporate Safety Net
#LifeTransition:FromEmployee2Entrepreneur Introduction: The Strategic Value of Maintaining Corporate Connections Ah, the corporate world—a place of stability, predictable paychecks, and the occasional office birthday cake. It's a comfort zone that many successful professionals find hard to leave behind, even when the...
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The “Intelligent Risk” Road Map: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence.
Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, the wind whipping around you, and the vast expanse of the unknown stretching out before your eyes. This is the exhilarating and often terrifying reality of entrepreneurship. The path is fraught...
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The “Anti-Retirement” Revolution: Redefining Work and Purpose in Your Next Chapter
Reinventing Your "Retirement": Purpose-Driven Careers After 60, 70, 80 (and Beyond!) Introduction: the "Anti-Retirement" Revolution Does the notion of "retirement" conjure up images of beige cardigans and endless daytime television, a kind of elegant fade to invisibility? A gold watch,...
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The “Second Act” Advantage: Leveraging Your Network and Capital for Exponential Growth
“In the world of business, it’s not who you know; it’s who knows you.” – Jeffrey Gitomer Introduction There’s something magical about a second act—especially when the lead character already knows the ropes. You’ve been around the block (possibly a...
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The Myth of “Perfect Timing”: Why Now Is the Right Time to Launch
The "Someday" Syndrome and Procrastination Right, let's tackle the inner critic in our potentially entrepreneurial minds: the myth of "perfect timing." You know, that elusive moment in the cosmos when the stars align, the economy hums just right, and your...
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The Alchemy of Transition: Turning Your Expertise into Innovative Entrepreneurship
I'm a physician. I've been blessed with ideas and resources to use technology to make the world a better place. That's what I would like to leave behind. Patrick Soon-Shiong Introduction I recently read a book about the ancient art...
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Golden Handcuffs and Gilded Cages: Trading Comfort for Conviction
Escaping the Illusion of Security to Redefine Success on Your Own Terms #Post-Crisis Reconstruction Protocols Introduction A penthouse suite, the kind where the city lights twinkle like a million tiny, envious eyes. Inside, a gathering of the usual suspects –...
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Secure Your Future
Invest in Yourself I'd like to update my book, "Secure Your Future" - I thought that might be a good idea in the current unpredictable political, economic and well, general climate, so I've compiled a list of suggestions to include...
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Can Imposter Syndrome Cause Burnout?
“What if the very thing that made you successful is also what's driving you to the brink of burnout?” Introduction What if I told you that your relentless drive, your impeccable work ethic, and your ability to power through exhaustion...
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A Mentor Can Help You Get Rid of Imposter Syndrome—For Good
Success Doesn’t Silence Self-Doubt—It Amplifies It “When I won the Oscar, I thought it was a fluke. I thought everybody would find out, and they’d take it back. They’d come to my house, knocking on the door, “Excuse me, we...
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Money Talks: A Comedy in 4 Acts
How a Shift in Perspective Turns Cash into a Catalyst for Change and Connection Introduction: Money—The Frenemy We Can’t Escape Ah, money. That one friend who’s always either making your life easier or dramatically ruining your plans. One day, it’s...
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Am I too Old to Start Over?
Reframing Success in the Second/Third/Fourth Act Jason sat at his desk, staring at the framed photo of his family. The clock on the wall ticked away the seconds, each one echoing loudly in his mind. Thirty years in the corporate...
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Why I Wrote “After the Divorce: A Survival Manual for Successful Professionals in Crisis – For Men”
I have just published After the Divorce - The Ultimate Roadmap to ReConstructing Yourself: For Men. Why did a woman write a book about divorce for men? In this post, I'll tell you. Introduction: Divorce Doesn’t Care About Your Resume...
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AI/AI Algorithms and Writers – What You Should Know
How it all began I sat at my desk, fingers hovering over my keyboard. I had been wrestling with my latest blog post for what felt like an eternity. My mind was a whirlwind of half-baked ideas and thoughts that...
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The Rebel’s Guide to Starting Over (After Your Perfect Life Imploded)
10 Irreverent Ways to Rebuild When “Resilience” Feels Like a meaningless Buzzword Anna: Rebellious, and relentlessly hopeful Anna sat at her kitchen table, staring at her untouched cup of tea. The morning light filtered through the window, casting soft shadows...
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Finding My Footing: Leaving Political Uncertainty Behind
A French Escape from Life's Uncertainties Posted March 18, 2025 I'm sitting on a weathered stone bench in the garden of this ridiculously charming cottage, watching the afternoon sun cast long shadows across the countryside. Five days in Gascony in...
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In a Changing World, those who Innovate Thrive
In a world that’s rewriting itself in real-time, there’s never been a better moment to ditch the script and design a life that fits who you are now. There’s a moment in every good disaster movie when the main character...
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Breaking the Rules: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Do Things Differently
Chaos as the Ultimate Muse Let’s face it: Between economic plot twists, climate curveballs, and the ever-looming “AI will steal your job” headlines, uncertainty has become our collective roommate. And let’s just say, it’s not great at doing the dishes....
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Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Cultivating Inner Peace in a World Gone Mad
The secret to staying calm when everything else is falling apart. Let’s be brutally honest: the world right now feels like someone handed the steering wheel to a caffeinated squirrel. Political tension? Check. Economic turmoil? Double check. Environmental disasters, AI...
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Decision Fatigue Is Disastrous
How to Think Clearly When Everything Feels Unclear Introduction Why your brain is tired—and how to fix it. Let’s be honest: in a world where even deciding whether to stockpile pasta feels like a monumental life choice, our brains are...
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The Ten Terrifying (Yet Terribly Common) Stages of Life Transitions, Chanlenges and Crises
Survivor's Guide Life transitions are not linear but nonlinear, and highly individualised. They involve both external changes and internal psychological adjustments. Effective navigation often requires resilience, adaptability, social support, and reflective practices to integrate new identities or roles successfully. Currently,...
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Decision Fatigue and Its Far-reaching Consequences
How to Think Clearly When Your Brain Feels Foggy Why your brain is tired—and how to fix it. Let’s be honest: in a world where even deciding whether to stockpile pasta feels like a sensible life choice, our brains are...
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Friendship in Times of Turmoil
Sustain Your Support System Because no one should try to navigate chaos without snacks and someone who gets your memes. If there’s one thing the last few years have taught us, it’s that life is unpredictable. Political unrest? Check.Economic uncertainty?...
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The Great Unplugging: Intentionally, Strategically, and Unapologetically
Surviving a 24/7 news cycle without losing your mind. Let’s be honest: if the world gets any more chaotic, I may have to take up knitting just to feel like something is still holding together. Every time you open your...
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Walking out of the Maze of Uncertainty
Discover how walking can help you process uncertainty and reveal the next version of you. You know the phase:You’re standing at some metaphorical crossroads (or actual kitchen counter), half-seriously asking your cat if you should quit your job, end your...
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Why Holding On Is Overrated: The Secret Power of Letting Go
If your old plans don’t fit this new world, it’s time to upgrade. Let me say the quiet part out loud:Some of the stuff you’re still gripping onto for dear life?It’s not working anymore. Your five-year plan written in 2019?...
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