Part 3: Lifestyle Creep — The Slow Drift That Becomes the Avalanche You had a few splurges. Then came the crisis—car repairs, a medical bill, a stretch of unemployment. You figured you’d bounce back. But now, the bounce isn’t happening. And without fully realizing it, your lifestyle—the routines, the spending
Let’s play a quick game. Which of the following people is wealthier? A. Drives a 10-year-old Honda, lives in a modest house, and has no debt… B. Has a six-figure salary, two leased cars, a luxury apartment, and a credit score held together by duct tape and hope. If you
Debt gets a bad rap—and let’s be honest, it deserves it. Credit cards, payday loans, 72-month car notes… They lure you in, then gut you like a fish. But here’s the twist nobody tells you when you’re scraping by on overdraft protection: Debt is just a tool. And like any
When managers handle difficult conversations well, it builds trust. But when organizations set the stage for those conversations to happen with clarity and consistency—it builds culture. Workplace stress doesn’t start with one tough conversation. Often, it stems from unclear expectations, inconsistent leadership practices, or the feeling that issues are handled
Imagine you walk into a casino. The chips are free. The drinks are flowing. Every table has flashing lights and someone shouting, “You’re already approved!” You sit down. You play. You lose. And then the pit boss strolls over and says, “Don’t worry. We’ll just add it to your tab.”
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