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Q: Following my retirement, I used to have time to volunteer. I've tried to make a point of being a positive influence on people. But since my wife got sick last year, most of my energy goes to caring for her. How can I still make an impact on others?

Jim: I'll start by emphasizing that I firmly believe you ARE making an impact on others -- ...Read more

Q: I have some big goals in life. But sometimes I get almost overwhelmed by the scale of the things I want to accomplish. How can I keep my momentum and focus?

Jim: Some years back I was watching a television broadcast of the U.S. Open -- one of professional golf's biggest tournaments. As the final round was getting underway, somebody asked ...Read more

Q: My wife and I both experienced similar wounds in our respective pasts. That's part of what drew us together and we thought it would help us relate. But now we're actually really struggling. Do you have any advice?

Jim: In some ways, we've been conditioned by Hollywood to think that marriage is best when two individuals who are broken and ...Read more

Q: Our teen son seems fixated -- almost obsessed -- about how he looks. It's not just filtering or editing his selfies. He seems almost panicky about his physique. Is that normal?

Jim: I think most of us are aware that body image is a huge issue for teen girls. But many parents don't realize that more and more teen boys are also susceptible to ...Read more

Q: Is it too much to ask for a simple existence without pain and struggles? I don't want much -- just a comfortable life. I work hard and want to enjoy the fruits of my labor without hassle.

Jim: Especially here in America, we enjoy a greater level of comfort than any other generation in history. But all that luxury comes at a high cost -- and ...Read more