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Years ago, before kids, I was a bachelor travelling in New Zealand, known as the birthplace of bungee jumping. I completed the Thrillogy, which includes three bungee jumps at three different locations.

More than 20 years ago, foundations, endowments and pension plans could allocate 100 per cent to bonds because interest rates were over 7.25 and they could meet their short- and long-term objectives.

The best athletes in the world use coaches to help keep them on track, maintain focus, monitor progress and achieve their goals. Despite being incredibly talented, athletes realize the value a coach brings to them personally and/or their team.

There is something truly relaxing about being in the beautiful B.C. outdoors. Bringing family and friends together, making memories and creating a legacy for loved ones are just a few perks of owning a recreational property.

One of the most popular courses in America is psychology and the good life. Yale professor Laurie Santos offers a course in positive psychology, as opposed to psychological dysfunction.

John Lennon was quoted saying, "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." I think most of us can attest to feeling this way at some point in our lives. Life is unpredictable and things often go sideways.

As a parent, I believe we want to instil certain virtues and values into our children.

Much of life is about balance. Too strict of a diet tends to lead to its failure. Too much indulging in one area can lead to complications in another. As my wife Amanda puts it, she works out to stay healthy — and to say yes to dessert.