One of Jackie’s first jobs after graduate school necessitated that she be on call 24/7. That schedule tested her ability to leave work at the office and fully engage with the rest of her life. Similarly, John spent time in consulting where the sometimes hectic travel and work schedules forced him to think hard about…

Using a virtual assistant can shave hours from your workweek, but knowing which tasks to delegate can be tricky, whether you're starting or growing a business. Most virtual assistants are contract or freelance workers who do their jobs from home and focus on…

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Yesterday, I was sitting on the deck of the house I’m renting for a week on Martha’s Vineyard and Edward, half of the couple that owns the main house and mine next door, came outside to the yard between us to move the sprinkler. I had just met his wife, Ellen, and liked her a lot. I said, “You picked a good wife.”