"Worry is the misuse of the imagination," said Dan Zadra. Much of my life I have spent misusing my imagination, attempting to prepare for crises that never happened, only to be blindsided by the ones …
Scared of Financial Success?
At one point in my banking career I was in line for a big promotion that involved a panel interview, and I blew it. People who served on the panel couldn’t believe the same person showed up for the …
Give Yourself a Break With Your Money History
When I was interviewing for my first job out of college, one of the vice presidents who interviewed me was Joy Turner. A woman on the move in her 30s, Joy seemed highly respected by her peers at the …
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Financial Success: Too Hot to Handle?
Have you ever known someone who spent or gave away a windfall, seemingly believing they didn't "deserve" it? Or were they scared to have more than they ever had? In a recent meeting, a client …
What We Worry About
It always happens right before I head to the airport. Butterflies in my stomach. Little waves of nausea. Tight chest. I have to tell myself to breathe deep. "Calm down." "It's going to be …
