Marty NemkoThoughts for People Who Spend a Lot of Time AloneSome of my clients speak of spending a lot of time alone. Here’s what I might say in typical situations:9h ago9h ago
Marty NemkoIn Favor of Lots of Screen TimeI’m a regular at the Souvenir Cafe in Berkeley. This morning, another regular, who had spoken only briefly to me in the past, came over and…11h ago11h ago
Marty NemkoWork ComplaintsHere are complaints that my career counseling clients have made. For each, I provide a response.1d ago1d ago
Marty NemkoThe San Francisco AsceticOutsiders think of the San Francisco Bay Area as the land of the libertine: sex, drugs, rock ‘n roll, and tech zillionaires. Of course…2d ago2d ago
Marty NemkoBaby Steps or Cold Turkey?We think of “cold turkey” as referring to substance abuse but it applies to overeating, gambling, cheating, video game addiction…5d ago5d ago
Marty NemkoLesson #2: On Weight Loss and WritingIn the cafe this morning, I had a conversation with a stranger who weighs 300 pounds, down from 500. His goal is 200. He’d like to write a…5d ago5d ago