They say the economy’s getting better. They say things are looking up, that business is starting to recover. But they couldn’t prove it by you. For months now, you’ve been spinning your wheels in the sand, your dreams on hold ...

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It’s all about the fit. When you’ve been shopping for just the right thing, that’s all you want: For that perfect article of clothing to look good on you. As long as it’s not stretching across the shoulders, too long ...

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You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. As far as you can see, that old saying — a reminder that being nice works better than being a jerk — holds true for every boss you’ve ever had. The manager ...

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Imagine that everybody’s naked. No, wait, that won’t work. That’s just going to make you feel more self-conscious. And taking deep breaths only makes you lightheaded. Why in the world did you volunteer to give a report to the CEOs? ...

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You suppose you should be happy. At a time when unemployment flirts with double digits, you have a job — though it’s not the job you wanted, dreamed about having or even expected. It’s just a job. It pays the ...

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Maybe your mother was right. When she said you’d forget your head if it wasn’t attached, she might’ve been onto something. You completely missed an important meeting yesterday. You’ve left vital documents at home on the counter (lots of good ...

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These days, it’s a battle to stay in business. From your command post at headquarters, you see the daily skirmish as your employees go hand-to-hand with the competition. Sometimes they capture new clients, and other times, they’re just not strong ...

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You can’t survive without them, but there are times when your clients just make you shake your head. One wants “new.” You show them “new” and they pick the same old thing. Another aspires to a serious reputation, but you ...

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In the last three years, you’ve lost plenty. You’ve lost business, first of all, and maybe your job. You lost clients, investments, money and opportunity. You might’ve lost your house and your confidence, too. It’s enough to make you lose ...

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There are, as they say, two things you can’t escape: death and taxes. You try to avoid both as much as possible. The former is so distressing, so intimidating. It’s the Great Unknown, a hidden surprise that could be painfully ...

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