What could be more crucial as we enter Chapter X than knowing our purpose? Today, I’m happy to have Ian Chamandy on board. He’s developed a groundbreaking program aimed at helping people define their purpose.

Ian is no stranger to purpose-driven work. As a founding partner of Blueprint Business Architecture, he's helped hundreds of companies define their unique essence in seven words or less. But Ian's mission goes beyond corporate boardrooms. He firmly believes that every single one of us has a unique purpose waiting to be discovered.

In this episode, Ian walks us through his method for defining purpose, showing us how it can transform not only our decision-making but also our personal fulfillment. Through stories and practical advice, he shines a light on the power of aligning our purpose with our values, talents, and aspirations.

We discussed:

The impact of a simple reminder Ian taped to the wall above his typewriter

How we can apply a key business principle to develop our own purpose

The magic of defining what makes you uniquely remarkable (in seven words or less)

Why discovering your purpose can help you make better decisions

Three things that defining your purpose will do as you transition into Chapter X

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Today, we're catching up with Richard Eisenberg, who embarked on his "unretirement" journey in 2022 after stepping away from his role as Managing Editor for Next Avenue.

Over the past two years, Richard has gracefully navigated this new chapter, balancing writing, mentoring, volunteering, and personal exploration alongside his wife. As he continues to carve out his path, he generously shares his insights and experiences with us once again.

I’m thrilled to reconnect with Richard and dive into his experiences, observations, and ongoing discoveries in Chapter X. From his insights to the latest reads and learnings, it’s a privilege to explore the valuable lessons he's discovered along the way.

In this episode, we discussed:

How unretirement looks today for Richard two years in

What has been the biggest obstacle after leaving his full-time job

How Richard and his wife are leaning into what’s important to them

The current topics on aging that Richard is exploring with Next Avenue

Exploring the ranges of legacies and impact you can leave behind

Read “Work, Retire, Repeat” by Teresa Ghilarducci

Read “Unretired” by Mark Walton

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Read Richard's stories on Medicare for Fortune.com

In 2019, Justin Roethlingshoefer looked like the picture of health from the outside. He was a world championship triathlete and CrossFitter with a successful career in the NHL. But then he started experiencing debilitating headaches combined with stomach issues and insomnia—health challenges he had never faced before.

Doctors told Justin he was in perfect health, but he knew it was a lie. He continued to push for more tests, eventually receiving a colonoscopy and endoscopy that found four precancerous polyps and a precancerous ulcer the size of a quarter in his stomach.

The revelation of his impending health crisis was a wake-up call for Justin to take control of his well-being. Now, as the co-founder of OWN IT Coaching, he aims to redeem global health by educating, empowering, and equipping individuals to take ownership of their well-being. Their mission is to reduce the leading cause of death in the United States—chronic illness, currently at 71%—to below 50% by 2030.

In this episode, we discussed:

Finding his purpose to redeem the health of the world at age 11

Why Justin believes we can use data to take ownership of our health

5 different markers of health that research found can prolong our live

How we can access data to determine our health decisions

The ways we can educate ourselves about lifestyle changes and health

Read “The Power of Ownership” by Justin Roethingshoefer

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