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Selections from ten years of New York Times columns

last

Rolling with the Punches at Any Stage of Life

Rolling with the Punches at Any Stage of Life

My last column: if there is no such thing as a life without change, why does it feel so difficult?

mental

Disclosing Mental Health Issues at Work?

Disclosing Mental Health Issues at Work?

Some are glad – but others regret – telling a boss about psychological problems.

estateplanning

Estate Planning is More Than the Will

Estate Planning is More Than the Will

Trusted friends and family members need to know how to get access to bank and online accounts, and even your home after you die.

fraud

Two Decades of Fraud

Two Decades of Fraud

Almost two thousand victims and nearly $26 million lost. How did it go on for so long?

life

In Life and Business, Learning to be Ethical

In Life and Business, Learning to be Ethical

Research shows most of think we’re more ethical than we really are.

keys

An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys

An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys

There’s a choice for older drivers between stopping driving and ignoring problems.

badclient

Dealing with a Client who Calls and Calls…

Dealing with a Client who Calls and Calls…

Listen to your gut – if it tells you a client is going to be hellish to work with, run the other way. Here are some telltale signs.

tragedy

After a Tragedy, the Best Ways People Can Help

After a Tragedy, the Best Ways People Can Help

It has become all too common – a mass tragedy happens and people rush to donate money to the families. Is there a better way to show our sympathy?

complain

Complaining is Necessary – But Learn to Do It Right

Complaining is Necessary – But Learn to Do It Right

Some people want a complaint-free world. Not me.

merit

You’ve Been Doing a Fantastic Job, Just One Thing…

You’ve Been Doing a Fantastic Job, Just One Thing…

Too much praise can cloud feedback – the point is to help someone do better, not make them feel better.

grades

Redefining Success and Celebrating the Ordinary

Redefining Success and Celebrating the Ordinary

Why do we feel we all have to be so special? When did the term ordinary become so feared?

data

In a Data-Heavy Society, Being Defined By the Numbers

In a Data-Heavy Society, Being Defined By the Numbers

These days, it’s way too easy use Facebook ‘likes’, Twitter followers and other metrics to measure success.

zone

Tiptoeing Out of One’s Comfort Zone (and Back In)

Tiptoeing Out of One’s Comfort Zone (and Back In)

Learning to find the optimal balance of ‘productive discomfort.

volunteer

Is Mandating Volunteering a Good Idea?

Is Mandating Volunteering a Good Idea?

Schools, temples, churches often require children to volunteer. It can have an impact, but has to have meaning and follow-up.

dish

For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Easy on the Detergent

For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Easy on the Detergent

Most of use way too much soap in our dishwashers and washing machines. Here’s the amount repairmen say you should use.

passion

If Not Passion for the Job, at Least Warm Feelings

If Not Passion for the Job, at Least Warm Feelings

Are we overselling the idea that you need to absolutely love what you do?

winners

Winners Never Quit? Well, Yes They Do.

Winners Never Quit? Well, Yes They Do.

Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do. It just has to be for the right reasons and in the right way.

mistakes

How We Think about Mistakes

How We Think about Mistakes

Even though we’re taught young that we learn from mistakes, as we get older, most of fear and dread making mistakes. But we’re doing ourselves a grave disservice.

bisu

Too Busy to Notice You’re Too Busy?

Too Busy to Notice You’re Too Busy?

Being busy seems to be a badge of honor. But why is that?

gift

The Dangers of Regifting

The Dangers of Regifting

Fifty-two percent of people admit to regifting. It’s acceptable – just make sure it’s new. And remove all incriminating evidence.

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