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Retirement or Readjustment?
Yesterday I had lunch with a friend in his seventies. We hadn’t seen each other in a long time, so there was plenty to catch up on. At one point he mentioned that retirement wasn’t in the cards for him. It wasn’t about financial necessity. His business is successful, his future secure. He continues because…
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What’s in your toolbox?
Every five years or so, I go through my books and decide what I’ll donate and what I will hang on to. This is difficult for me because I don’t like to part with books, but it is now a question of practicality – I don’t have the shelf space to keep all the books.…
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Does the Thought of Retirement Help us or Harm us?
You’ve heard it before – “Find something that you love to do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For many this is neither practical nor possible. Their thoughts comprise the following: There are only so many people in the world and only so many “good jobs” out there. Additionally there are MANY…
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Moving Beyond the Age Complex
Recently I caught an interview with one of Hollywood’s oldest actors. I must confess I didn’t know him until I saw him in Wall Street – Money Never Sleeps. I wondered actually if they made up someone to look old and wise but was quite intrigued by this quiet but formidable character who, when he…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
High-stakes decisions deserve disciplined thinking
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Advisory for Leaders Under Pressure 