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6Mental Stimulation and Challenge

Driving home from the Tongs’, Larry said, “I’m really feeling good about the progress I’ve made on this emotional thing.”

“We’ve made,” Janice corrected with a smile.

“Right, we. I’m also feeling good about us,” he said.

“Me, too,” said Janice.

“But,” said Larry, “I’m also feeling kind of empty. Since stepping back from running the company, I feel adrift, like I don’t really have a purpose or a place anymore.”

“It’s funny you mention that, because believe it or not, even though I’ve taken on this new job, I’m feeling much the same. One of the things about being the executive director is that I’m spending a lot ...

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