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Hello, I’m Jay.

I’m an award-winning author, blogger, and behavioral health pharmacist with a passion for sharing life-changing words that make a real difference.

Whether you’re on a journey of personal growth or navigating the twists and turns of retirement, I’m here to help you thrive.

Why do I focus on personal growth? Because I believe that every small step you take toward becoming your best self can lead to big, meaningful changes in your life.

My writing is all about exploring those little steps, the ones that help you build confidence, find purpose, and create a life that feels truly fulfilling.

But that’s not all! I also write about the ins and outs of retirement—planning for it, reaching it, and making the most of it. Retirement isn’t ...more

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On Luck, Choice, and the Strange Odds of Being You

Jay Nesbit is The Pharmacist Wordsmith® and author of Life Well Lived Books© You did not have to exist. Neither did I. Run the chain of events back far enough, one missed train, one cancelled plan, one conversation that almost didn’t happen, and neither of us would be here at all. And yet, here we are, reading […]

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	The 7 Benefits of Retirement Planning: A Practical Guide for People Across All Income Brackets, Whether You're Early in Your Career or Closer to Retirement (Life Well Lived books) 4.79 avg rating — 70 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Phoebe Stone arrives at the Cornwall Inn in Newport with no luggage, a green dress, gold heels, and a plan that has nothing to do with anyone's wedding. What follows is not quite what she — or the reader — expects. This is a book about how little we c ...more
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“Money's greatest intrinsic value--and this can't be overstated--is its ability to give you control over your time. To obtain, bit by bit, a level of independence and autonomy.”
― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel & The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley 2 Books Collection Set

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