Ever had a friend recommend a book that completely captivated you? That's exactly what happened to me. My friend Bob suggested this book written by a college acquaintance of his, and I decided to grab a copy. Little did I know, it would be one of those extraordinary reads.

As I flipped through the pages, I found myself nodding along, really connecting with the importance of the author's words. Feeling inspired, I knew I had to track down David Chernikoff’s email and invite him to join me for a conversation.

David is a meditation teacher, spiritual counselor, and writer who taught psychology and meditation at Naropa University for many years. He currently teaches retreats throughout the United States and is one of the guiding teachers of the Insight Meditation Community of Colorado.

And his latest book, Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age, is truly eye-opening. It's a roadmap to finding fulfillment and happiness, regardless of where you find yourself on life's journey.

How a life-changing event at age 13 molded David's adult years

The pressure to succeed and how it affects our self worth

Redefining your self-worth beyond achievements in middle age

The concept of living on two levels: the relative and the absolute

7 keys to awakening with purpose and joy as you age

Why David decided to write a book as he approached 70

Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age

www.davidchernikoff.com

David's Upcoming Event Schedule

In 2015, Brian Feutz began feeling the tug towards retirement. He went headfirst into a journey of discovery, diving into the ins and outs of retirement planning, wondering what the future held, and whether he was financially ready for it all.

He's not just navigated through the transition to retirement, but he's crafted a life filled with meaning and purpose, and I have no doubt you'll find his story truly inspirational.

Brian is a top writer, speaker, columnist, and published author with a unique style that brings a lively perspective to the art of retirement. Whether you’re retired or considering retirement, you don’t want to miss his thought-provoking ideas that challenge the imagination.

When he's not sharing his wisdom, you can often find Brian enjoying the natural beauty of the San Juan Islands alongside his wife, whether it's on a boat, trail, bicycle, or kayak.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

How Brian crafted a encore career through his extensive research on retirement

The one simple sentence Brian uses to define retirement

What led Brian and his wife to choose the San Juan Islands as their retirement spot

Why Brian decided to “practice” retirement on his own—and the steps he took

The reason why roughly 40% of people who retire go back to work temporarily

One ongoing project that is making Brian’s retirement purposeful

The way Brian applied perseverance to this hobby to discover a sense of purpose

Read Brian’s Work

https://lifeafterwork.zone

https://brianfeutz.com/

https://brianfeutz.medium.com/

Connect with Brian

https://twitter.com/BrianFeutz1

https://www.facebook.com/brian.feutz.16/

Email at Brian@BrianFeutz.com

What if stress isn't the enemy we thought it was? Our guest today suggests that certain aspects of stress can actually be powerful motivators. But here's the catch: there's a sweet spot, and most of us tend to overshoot it.

Today I'm speaking with Dr. Stephen Sideroff. This is a conversation you will want to listen to multiple times, or at least have a notepad with you so you can jot down some notes. In fact, you're going to want to listen to this multiple times because it's packed with incredible information and things that I think are essentials in our lives.

Dr. Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in psychology and resilience. Not only has he published groundbreaking research, but he has served as an associate professor at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine. Now, he's sharing his expertise in his new book, "The 9 Pillars of Resilience," offering insights into mastering stress, aging gracefully, and enhancing vitality.

In this episode, we discussed:

Why stress is the master hallmark of aging

The power of confronting unfinished emotional business in Chapter X

How we can get past the discomfort of exploring our buried feelings

Discovering the starting point for challenging our inner critic

Dr. Stephen Sideroff breaks down the nine pillars of resilience

How our presence can impact each other unconsciously

The 9 Pillars of Resilience Book

Purpose: The Ultimate in “Use It or Lose It” on Psychology Today