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Common Contract Mistakes
How we use Contracts. Common Mistakes relating to contracts. Not only are contracts an important part of doing business, they are an important part of everyday life. In this post, I will address three of the more common mistakes people make when it comes to contracts....
Do Domestic Partners Have Legal Rights?
Do domestic partners have legal rights? Sadly, very few to no rights as compared to married couples when it comes to estate planning.
Personal Inventory
It’s an esteemable act to see yourself clearly. It’s easy to be grateful when you receive compliments because they validate who we are and who we want to be. Positive feedback feels good. And some people believe we should only be given encouraging, appreciative...
Learn a New Skill
It’s an esteemable act to have the courage to learn something new. Have you ever avoided doing something because it was too hard or too scary? Have you ever not learned a new skill because you were afraid you’d make a mistake or just look silly? If you’re like most of...
Book Contract Key Elements.
Key Elements of a Book Contract. Whether you are being traditionally published or being published by a vanity (aka subsidy) press, you will almost always be required to sign a book or publishing contract. This agreement will spell out the terms of your relationship...
Courage to Risk Failure
Self-esteem comes from having the courage to risk failure. I’ve failed at many things in my life: driver’s tests, school exams, relationships. Yes, indeed, I missed the mark more often than I care to admit. I started fad diets and self-help programs and rarely got the...
Say No to Gossip
Recently I overheard someone who was sitting at the table next to mine talking on her cell phone. “Who does she think she is?” the woman said. “Everyone at work knows she’s sleeping with the boss. That’s why she always gets special treatment.” There was a pause as if...
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