Stupid, Stupid, Stupid
I once proposed raising our hourly rates and was met with furious resistance by the head of our litigation department who assured me that no… Read More »Stupid, Stupid, Stupid
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Artificially Human?
I have a theory about life which I espouse in my less optimistic moments. My theory is that for many people, things become less and… Read More »Artificially Human?
The Zero You Deserve is Finally Here
The title of this post is taken from an advertisement for Dr. Pepper’s zero sugar soft drink and is a nifty introduction to the topic… Read More »The Zero You Deserve is Finally Here
Just Sit Home and Eat Doritos
I was telling my wife about the recent post by Frank Ramos about LinkedIn having an AI product to help us write our posts. Those… Read More »Just Sit Home and Eat Doritos
Would You Rather Die or Give a Speech?
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means… Read More »Would You Rather Die or Give a Speech?
Real Friends and Friends Light
Most of us consider ourselves to be lucky if we have a handful of real friends. Usually these are people who we know from way… Read More »Real Friends and Friends Light
They Care… in Their Spare Time
The other day my wife, Maureen, told me about a friend who was complaining that his busy adult children do not call him very often. … Read More »They Care… in Their Spare Time
Bad and Worse Advice for Law Firm Associates
“Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.” Chinese proverb The Chinese were on to something. We… Read More »Bad and Worse Advice for Law Firm Associates
Men Talking About Moms at the Partnership Table
Those of you who do not attend partners meetings may not know that a common agenda item is why the associates are not working hard… Read More »Men Talking About Moms at the Partnership Table
Talking to Partners about Problems
Since I retired, I do not speak to law firm partners very often, which is just fine with me. For one thing, I cannot afford… Read More »Talking to Partners about Problems