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…Just nowJust now
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
Marty NemkoOn the Word, “Gentle”Today, badass seems more respected than gentle. I prefer gentle in almost everything.5d ago15d ago1