Do you know your non-negotiable black sheep core values?

Knowing my core black sheep values is already providing insight into why things have fizzled out in my past.
They were so committed to an ideal, they were willing to die to achieve it

There is a reason why we are celebrating this day, and it’s not for freedom to choose between burgers or brats.
Surprise! Researchers discover having purpose creates positive emotions

Someone’s sense of purpose does not vary from day to day, let alone morning to evening on the same day. When a sense of purpose is instilled in people, it bubbles up from within and drives them to carry it out.
92-year-old man becomes social media star for sharing recipes

For 36 years, “Pop” was involved in the banking industry. Today he is on his way toward becoming a social media superstar for his love of cooking.
Retired Missouri coach finds renewed purpose as a beloved clown

When Steve Kern left his job as a physical education teacher and high school baseball coach, he traded in his whistle for a rainbow wig and oversized shoes, KSDK-TV reported.
Yes, you can have impact even with few talents and sparse resources

What grandiose plans did you imagine you would do at age 20 when you achieved the wealth, resources, wisdom and status you have today? Does your present reality align with your youthful dream?
Successful retirement requires balancing rest with activity

Many seasoned citizens talk themselves out of doing things that are meaningful and productive in retirement by claiming they either aren’t good enough or smart enough to do so. Both are lies.
Burnout happens when your job is misaligned with your purpose

The biggest culprits to job burnout are often heavy workload, unrealistic expectations, and a poor work/life balance. But, Forbes said misalignment between a job and purpose is overlooked as an important cause.
100-year-old man raises money for charity by walking around garden

According to the Mirror, Harold has completed 41,500 laps, which is the equivalent of 661 miles. He was inspired to begin the effort during the COVID lockdowns.
Conversation starters to end the epidemic of loneliness

People over 50 can’t afford to lose any friends. Yet, we have so much to offer others that it’s sad to see people feeling they are alone in the world.