Tag Archives: hard truths

Riding the Emotional Roller-coaster

Posted on May 19, 2011 by everysixminutes

I have never thought of myself as an entrepreneur, but there I was last Saturday, attending a one-day workshop led by Jerry Colonna, a successful venture capitalist turned life coach, on surviving the startup life while staying grounded in one’s … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude Among Friends

Posted on April 7, 2011 by everysixminutes

I have always been fascinated by schadenfreude – the pleasure derived from another’s misfortune – an emotion perceived by many as mean spirited and contemptible. Recently, I got a thoughtful comment asking my why I am so fascinated by it. … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Default Face?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by everysixminutes

This is the face I’d like to present to the world. This is my Facebook profile picture. This is the picture I submitted to the New York Times. This is probably the face that most people see.

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Quitting BigLaw: Part II — The Three-Question Roadmap

Posted on January 12, 2011 by everysixminutes

In Part I of this series, I discussed why I think BigLaw is hard to quit. Since making my escape six months ago and talking about the experience on this blog, I have gotten questions from various BigLaw associates asking … Continue reading →

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To Gawk or Not

Posted on November 14, 2010 by everysixminutes

My Zumba post got me thinking about self-consciousness. I generally care about what other people think. If I already feel insecure about something, like my clumsiness or body image, I let self-consciousness prevent me from doing things I would otherwise … Continue reading →

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Q1 Report: Mental and Emotional

Posted on November 4, 2010 by everysixminutes

Because my mental and emotional states for the past three months have been so intertwined, I am going to review both areas in this single post. Much of this blog has been focusing on my mental and emotional journey after … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part IV – Dealing with the Emotional Niggles

Posted on September 16, 2010 by everysixminutes

I have been writing in this series the thought process behind my decision to quit law. The part that I wrestled with the most was dealing with a few emotional niggles, four to be exact. These niggles didn’t disappear when … Continue reading →

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