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Facing Yourself in the Mirror (Guest Post)

By Richard Leider We’ve all heard the quote, “There’s a reason your windshield is bigger than your rearview mirror; where you’re headed is more important than what you’ve left behind.” For many people in midlife and beyond, both are important. And, when we look in both directions, we’re often faced…

Christa MelandAugust 1, 2023

Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

The Three Stages of Purpose (Guest Post)

By Richard Leider Your purpose. Your reason for being. Your reason for getting up in the morning. You may not have pondered the first two items much, but most of us have occasionally wondered about our reason for getting up in the morning. What is purpose? Purpose is what inspires…

Christa MelandJune 6, 2023

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Will I Make a Passing Grade? (Guest Post)

By Richard Leider “To be what is called happy, one should have (1) something to live on, (2) something to live for, and (3) something to die for. The lack of one of these results in drama. The lack of two results in tragedy.” (Cyprian Norwid, Polish poet) The life…

Christa MelandApril 25, 2023

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Retirement Reimagined (Guest Post)

By Richard Leider What kind of life do you envision at 50? 60? 70? 80? 100? Will you retire? Should you retire (ever)? When is the right time to retire? What will be the defining purpose of your days? Instead of narrowing your focus as you age, will you widen…

End in MindMarch 7, 2023

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Purposeful Aging Checkup (Guest Post)

Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, is the author of 10 books, including three bestsellers, which have sold over 1 million copies. On April 28, he will join our founder, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, for a live event at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley, Minnesota, to talk…

Christa MelandApril 19, 2022

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Credo—This I Believe (Guest Post)

Nick Koch Part of End in Mind's mission is to encourage all of us to live with intention and purpose. This means figuring out who we are, what we believe, and how we want to show up in the world. One member of our community spent some time reflecting on…

Christa MelandApril 5, 2022

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The Ultimate Conversation (Guest Post)

Christa MelandMarch 29, 2022

Guest Blogs Purposeful Living

Can I Make My Life Count? (Guest Post)

Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, is the author of 10 books, including three bestsellers, which have sold over 1 million copies. “Repacking Your Bags” and “The Power of Purpose” are considered classics in the personal growth field. Leider’s PBS Special, “The Power of Purpose,” was viewed…

Christa MelandFebruary 22, 2022

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Secondhand Loss: Grieving My Identity as a Sister (Guest Post)

Jamie Korf (right) and her late brother, Aaron Christianson (left) Navigating grief after the loss of a loved one is a long, complex, and deeply personal journey. We're grateful that writer and editor Jamie Korf has given us a glimpse of hers. In this moving and heartfelt blog post, she…

Christa MelandJune 8, 2021