Home: Needham, MA. Age: 79. Profession: Psychologist. Organization: Rabin Associates. Title: Retired senior clinical director. Significant other: My wife, Debra. Alma mater: Boston University.
Current project: Learning astrophysics and magic. Recent recognition: Last summer, I saved a woman’s life from drowning at Cape Cod. Latest accomplishment: Learning yoga. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Ironman Triathlon, National Ultra Distance Championship. Hobbies: Magic and woodworking. Recent travel or adventure: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Recently viewed and recommended: Lost and Band of Brothers.
Personality profile: Motivated, kind and focused. Moral compass: My brother. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual trust and respect of each other’s assets and virtues. What is your greatest joy? Spending time with grandchildren. What is your greatest fear? Dying. What is your guilty pleasure? Bragging after a great golf tournament. What natural talent have you neglected? My artistic abilities. What is at the top of your bucket list? Travel to Iceland.
What was your favorite college course? Abnormal Psychology. What book have you repeatedly read? Ethics of our Fathers; The Talmud. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Kindness is free, give it generously. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Keep learning. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Nature. What company or organization do you most admire? TJ Maxx. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Saving a drowning woman’s life.
What is your big idea?
Building self-esteem in children.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Sleeping less. What change would you like to see in the world? Peace, acceptance of differences. What message do you want to send out into the world? Land of the free because of the brave. What widely held belief do you reject? Tattoos are not cool.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Adventures of Melgar. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Brad Pitt. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My parents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A dentist. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Religious books. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family, hanging out. What advice would you give your younger self? Never give up, believe in yourself, and make lots of friends.
Personal mission: Helping my grandchildren becoming good people and citizens. Personal motto: Trust your gut. Favorite quote: “The only way is through” (General Douglas MacArthur). Desired epitaph: Lived a long and blessed life.
