Negotiating conflicts of interest boils down to horse trading. For example, instead of saying, “I’ll give you the white horse for the brown one” we say “I’ll give you money if you give me 40 hours of work each week.” Both parties decide if the trade is fair. The “transactions” become tough-minded when threats come …
My mind drifted off, thinking about the just concluded two-day visit to Cleveland to see my son and his family. The peaceful trip back to Columbus rolled along in the fast lane at a steady 75 mph on Interstate 71. Suddenly, peace turned to chaos. “Thump, thump, thump,” began ringing out as I hung onto …
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Life knocks you down. You lose a job, a significant other, or an opportunity. After rubbing your chin, you mutter “never again,” promising to quit setting yourself up for failure. So instead of trying you accept a life of escapism by playing video games or shopping. The trade seems simple: no success, but no disappointment. …
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