Uncollared (Genesis in Seven Blows) 1. The Naming They praised Pete. The quick study. Good boy. Peter came later, burning the name tag. Sovereign. Feral. 2. The Survival Years Pete asked for permission, bent for approval. He learned to shrink into sharp-cornered systems, smiling on cue. Fed him scraps and
Tax Day highlights the costs of single living – but demographics are forcing financial change This article appears in The Conversation. Reposting it here. Tax Day is right around the corner – an annual reminder that without the option to file jointly, singles pay more per dollar earned than married people. Tax advantages
Financial Planning for Singles: Ten Questions Financial Advisors Should Ask Unmarried Clients Navigating retirement, taxes, housing, and estate planning for the rising solo demographic. As nearly half of U.S. adults are unmarried—and many plan to stay that way—financial advisors must rethink traditional planning models. This guide outlines ten essential questions to
An Open Letter to My Colleagues: Expanding Our Definition of Scholarship Dear Colleagues, I have been invited to participate in the plenary session, “Making Consumer Research Accessible,” at the Society for Consumer Psychology conference. This invitation prompted me to reflect on how scholarship—particularly business research—can extend beyond academia and engage
Dear Students, In previous letters, I asked you to read, write, never surrender, and create more. In this one, I ask: Are you the hero in your life’s story? Few stories have captured the imagination of readers across generations quite like James Thurber’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Published
As his series on aging, retiring and dying single continues, Peter McGraw speaks to Ryan Hurst, Head Coach at GMB Fitness, about moving your body remarkably in old age. Listen to Episode #219 here Aging Single #4: Moving Your Body in Old Age This is the fourth episode
An open letter to my colleagues: How will AI change our work? Dear Colleagues, I have been writing (open) letters to my students about topics such as reading, writing , and fortitude . My hope is to encourage them to vigorously embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With
Peter McGraw speaks to Renuka Gavrani, the author of “The Art of Being Alone: Solitude Is My HOME, Loneliness Was My Cage.” — Listen to Episode #218 here The Art Of Being Alone I have a brief announcement before we get started. I’ll be moving the episodes to
Peter McGraw is joined by Mary Dahm and Shane Mauss to reflect on how the pandemic disrupted everything—and unexpectedly liberated Solos. From lockdown revelations
Welcome to the final episode of I’M NOT JOKING. Comedian JD Lopez returns from Episode 1 to debrief and reflect on Peter’s experience building
