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Bankruptcy lawyers report that the number one fear of all clients is, they’re going to lose everything. After all the documents are signed, they’re going to be out on the street, homeless, and everyone will know. This is largely myth. Declaring bankruptcy doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be destitute. Read any bankruptcy firm’s website. They’ll report that it’s unlikely that you’ll lose all of your personal property. Assets like clothing,…

One of my coworkers joked that the only reason she stays away from the dishwasher is, she’s a real feminist fighting the good fight. That’s admirable. Good for her for standing her ground and not upholding that outdated gender stereotype. On the other hand, there’s a fine line between honoring your cherished values and not being a good office citizen. If your team is stressed out and the dishes…

If you had to choose between waiting for the storm to pass, or learning to dance in the rain, which would be more appealing to you? If you interpret the riddle from a literal standpoint, it mostly depends on footwear. If you’re wearing hiking sandals that have strong ground traction and washable waterproof leather, then dance away. Take the long way home from work and enjoy the wet adventure….

Let’s assume it’s true that when the mind is stretched by a new thought, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions. Why stop with the brain? Surely the same metaphor applies to other organs. In my experience, anytime I’ve been willing to stand in the fire of my difficult feelings and not run away from them, my heart is actually what expands and never shrinks back to its…

Would you still work after hours even if it violated company policy? Many modern professionals say yes. Employees are always just a tap and a swipe away from their jobs, so it feels like no skin off their back. And yet, the cumulative cost of this efficiency in the form of anxiety far outweighs whatever value is created for the client. Becker’s landmark study demonstrated that an employee doesn’t…