How would a 'near-death' experience ("NDE") affect your life? It may tell you a lot about yourself and the changes you should make even without experiencing one. The near-death experience and its aftermath also gives guidance to dealing with midlife crisis and possibility heading one off. »more»

Here's an idea for your "To Do Before I Die List," pick foods or types of food that you've never eaten and put the ones that sound interesting on your list. For example, until a few years ago I had never eaten Polish food in a Polish restaurant. One day wanted to try something new and a favorite type of food was discovered. »more»

What are the "over 50's" up to? »more»

A Happiness Tip from LifeTwo: Digitize Your Photos the Easy Way

If you are a typical middle age adult you have hundreds if not more photos in shoe boxes, drawers, and photo books. These are largely sitting idly because the accessibility to them is limited, particularly when compared to the more recent digital photos you may have taken and that are on your computer. »more»

When Jos Mart, the hero of Cuban independence, named the things that every man ought to do before he dies, he reportedly said: "Plant a tree, write a book, have a son." »more»

Here is something you can do that is certain to improve your life. Guaranteed.

Pick something that causes you discomfort--for example speaking in public--and conquer it. Yes, that's right, make a commitment to end it right now. Regardless of what it is, make the commitment as you read this. If you really believe that you can do it then the rest is easy. »more»

"No Opportunity Wasted" is the result of a near-death experience of the author, which led him to ask himself what does he want to accomplish with his life before it is over. He was just 19 years old when this happened and thus in a very different place than most of us asking this question. However there are many similarities that the book is quite relevant to those in or near their "midlife" transition years. »more»

"2do Before I Die" is an easy-read member of the 'before I die' genre, of which there are several. The book is essentially a time-to-get-started guide to thinking about what you want to do with the time you've got left. It is less 'how to' than 'why not'? "2do Before..." has a sense of humor and is not "too vacation-focused or self-indulgent." »more»