Muhammad Ali famously said: “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” Ali is known for his wit and wisdom, and, as we hit the seven-month mark of the pandemic, I think this quote has meaning well beyond sports.

Did you know that October is National Retirement Security Awareness month? Having it in the month of Halloween seems right to me because many people find thinking about retirement a little scary.

These days, I’m reminded about the ancient curse: ‘May you live in interesting times’. The origin of the saying is murky, but the meaning behind it has endured—uncertain times can bring stress.