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Living Life on Life's Terms

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On last night's internet radio program, I interviewed rock musician and author, Steve Mayfield, about his new album and book, Afterlife Crisis. One of the principle themes (that became a song on his album) was that, even when we've gotten through the midlife transition, we still can't find a "Resting Place" — somewhere or somehow to put down the stresses of life and catch our breaths. »more»

The Other Side of the Mountain

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Just because I've made it "over the hill" doesn't necessarily mean that it's smooth sailing from now on. As a matter of fact, think back to when you were a teenager still walking riding your bike everywhere you wanted to go. Couldn't you just taste the freedom and all the possibilities that were waiting for you when you reached those magic ages: 16, 18, 21? »more»

Living a Life of Regret

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Emily Dickinson wrote, "Remorse is cureless, the disease not even God can heal." 'Remorse' arises as a sorrow for past decisions that you've made, while 'regret' serves as a broader, more useful term, describing a wish that you'd made other choices in the past: choices either to avoid doing something that you've done or to do something that you avoided. »more»

Randy Pausch, 1960-2008; "The Last Lecture"

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Randy Pausch passed away yesterday of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47. Pausch was the terminally ill computer science professor whose poignant farewell lecture at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University became a viral video phenomenon and then a best-selling book (see link below). He symbolized living life to the fullest. »more»

Happiness Week Day 5: Just Do It!

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Welcome to our fifth of seven days of Happiness Week -- LifeTwo's series of articles and quick exercises to help you improve your level of happiness. If you are just joining us, please read this post first. »more»

"Happier" by Tal Ben-Shahar; Road map to your ultimate and inalienable right to be happy

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"Happier" is the latest book by Harvard professor Tal Ben-Shahar, who teaches the most highly attended course at the university--Positive Psychology. The book distills those lessons into a form that you -- with time and effort -- can use. »more»

Three Best Tips for Midlife Living

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I was recently interviewed by Life Bite’s Nina Boski for her Sirius radio program and was asked my three biggest tips for maximizing life in the middle age years. Here is my list: »more»

Are You Signed Up for the LifeTwo Newsletter?

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If you are not yet signed up for the monthly LifeTwo newsletter then do so now. All you have to do is type the email address in the green box on the upper right-hand column of this web site. You can unsubscribe at anytime. »more»

What we can learn from Near-Death Experiences and How They Relate to Midlife Crises

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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»

LifeTwo Challenge: Pick a personal fear and conquer it before your next birthday

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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»