Since I turned 40 recently, I thought I’d put together a list of the sage wisdom and knowledge I’ve accumulated over four decades. It was crazy hard to do — I think my brain has a leak.

I’m releasing it in four parts, generally around the themes of health, money/work/time, relationships, and just life.

Musically speaking, listening to a sick man trying to a hit a falsetto note might be the worst thing I’ve ever heard. As a son listening to his dad, knowing the clock was ticking for us, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.

Something unexpected happens when you find yourself caring for a loved one who is suffering—a sort of training that you didn’t even know was training begins to kick in. It’s like Mr. Miyagi transforming Daniel’s chores into martial arts.

I've seen too many people try to use a squirt-gun excuse ("I'm not racist") to back out of responsibility for the blazing inferno of racism.

Saying or thinking "I'm not racist" is never going to cut it. And neither is just rushing to label someone a racist.

Please sit with me for a moment and consider your role and the dynamics at play when it comes to racism (especially in the United States of America).

In Dumbledore's conversation with Harry, we find maybe the most important thing for us to do to stop transmitting our pain: we’ve got to face our pain, and eventually, ultimately, transform it.

t's very important for me to wear pants right now.

I hate to admit it, but structure is good for me. As much as I'd like to envision myself as an adventurous, free-spirit type, I'm a creature of habit. I operate best when I have a routine.

This whole stay-at-home-and-don't-show-up-to-work thing? It's proven that I've gotta get up…