The Empty Page
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 22/10/2026Josh Patrick explores why retirement can feel like a blank page, why freedom without purpose can become its own burden, and how small experiments helped him find direction after cancer pushed him toward a new chapter of life and work.
Who has to do what
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 15/10/2026Josh Patrick rethinks what it means to leave a legacy. He explores why leaving decisions to your children can create an unexpected burden, from emptying the family home to preserving photographs, memories, and the conversations families avoid.
No one wants the stereo
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 01/10/2026Josh Patrick thought his revocable trust covered everything. But planning what happens after death means more than dividing assets. He reflects on family distance, inherited objects, and the difficult conversation he's afraid to have with his son.
When the mission ends
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 18/06/2026Josh Patrick shares lessons from his son Sam's transition after 20 years in the Army. Discover insights on identity, purpose, military-to-civilian life, retirement, leadership transitions, and finding meaning after major life changes.
