Nick Luxon and Jeff McDonald in my backyard, 1969 The other morning, as I was taking my shower, I had my music set on shuffle, and the song, Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison popped up. My memory associated with Brown Eyed Girl was immediate and powerful. It’s 1969, and my high school friend, Nick Luxon, and his girlfriend, Corrine, are visiting me and my girlfriend, Pat, in New York City. In a few weeks, Nick would be shipping out …
From left to right: Dr. Rob Pasick, Michael Cole, Governor Rick Snyder, Tim Marshall, Skip Simms, Michael Psarouthakis, Mike Klein, and Diane Durance No doubt, the Ann Arbor area has developed an outstanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. Many people have contributed over the years, but no one stands out as much as Michael Cole. In honor of Michael, as he retires from the Bank of Ann Arbor, we featured him and the Bank of Ann Arbor in our last LeadersConnect event. I …
I recently came across this article, which I wrote in 1994 after the publication of my book, Awakening from the Deep Sleep. In my book, I had decided to include a story about my journey as a man. One story was about my grandfather, Izzy, who had committed suicide in 1970. Ever since then, for almost 25 years, the suicide had been kept a secret. My parents spread the story that my grandfather had died of a heart attack. As a …
No one on their deathbed ever said, “I wish I had spent more time being angry.” Arnold Schwarzenegger’s keys for healthy living: Prioritize quality sleep. Consume foods that would be familiar to your grandparents, avoiding ultra-processed options. Incorporate vegetables into your diet. Stay hydrated by drinking water. Engage in resistance training, utilizing either body weight or weights. Keep active throughout the day beyond designated workout times. Be critical of the information you consume: propaganda may not be as obvious as …
Whenever someone inquires about my retirement, I respond, “Why would I retire when my career is still bringing me so much joy?” I find immense satisfaction in continually developing outstanding programs for LeadersConnect, an initiative I founded 25 years ago. Additionally, my passion for writing remains strong—I’ve recently published my 10th book, Men: A Guide to Healthy Aging 365 Ways to Stay Strong in Mind, Body, and Spirit, and I am currently working on three more. Today, I’m excited to share details …
For years, operant conditioning has been a fundamental concept in behavioral psychology. I had the privilege of studying with B.F. Skinner at Harvard in the ’70s. He discovered that our behavior is shaped by a system of rewards and punishments. Research indicates that habits governed by intermittent reinforcement are the most challenging to change. This dynamic is evident in activities like casino gambling and online betting, where players seek the dopamine rush, regardless of winning or losing. Similarly, phone apps …