“I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” — Groucho Marx In the last 60 years, marriage in the United States has gone from sanctity to…
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To address the tactical advantage of mobility, I’d like to reference a story that’s familiar to most people, although in a different context. Many people interpret the story of David…
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Most people are not great negotiators — and end up losing against people who not only are good negotiators, but have the home court advantage. Learning to level the playing field in…
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Work is the curse of the drinking classes. — Oscar Wilde During and right after the Great Depression (roughly 1929-1941), we passed a work ethic on to our children that became…
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Now that the holidays are behind us, and the orgy of winter storms is finally moving on, it’s time for corporate road warriors to get back on the road. For…
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If you’re not lucky enough to live in California or Florida, the winter always leaves us desperate to get warm. Temperatures are dropping to historic lows, especially in the middle…
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It is that time again: the year is ending, and there are precious few days left. Many of us are putting together lists of things we want to change, or…
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“You don’t understand. I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.” — Marlon…
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Psychologists rank the changing of one’s primary residence as a major cause of anxiety and stress, right up there with death, divorce, and the loss of one’s job. We humans…
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It’s doubtful you’ve skated through life so far without requiring the services of an attorney. Whether you’ve had to close on a house, have a will drawn up, sue a…