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“Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can choose fewer things but better things of higher quality” (Wann, p. 41).

In our mania to outdo the Joneses, our greed to get more results in larger living spaces – but not in ones that are necessarily more tasteful. A larger house means greater fuel costs, a longer commute, more costly insurance, and additional maintenance. What could have been a charming home instead morphs into an oversized, unkempt sprawl. Turn the page…

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Many people are justifiably afraid to speak up in meetings [Youngblood, 1995].

Have you wondered why some workers dominate the conversation? Interestingly, their contributions are inversely proportional to their speech (which predictably revolves around themselves). Bravado is a substitute for what they don’t have – real achievements, and an appreciation for other people. Peers subjected to their mindless prattle feel helpless when cohorts behave like tyrants. Youngblood (2000) describes the typical format: Turn the page…

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