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“You can only leave Morgan Stanley once.” That’s what my former boss said when I told her I was leaving the bank in 1999. I wonder if CFO Ruth Porat heard the same thing when she announced she was heading to Google? Would she even care? That kind of Wall Street scare tactic used to send a ripple … Read more
Hi. My name is Turney and I’m a Diet Coke addict. I have been for years. Countless times I’ve hopped in my car upon waking up, clad in my pajamas and not showered, and driven to the closest gas station to get my early morning fix. The craving for that diet soda high is just too much … Read more
On the disciplines of a rigid bedtime routine; I’m probably a below average parent. Another way of saying it is: I’m soft. I don’t get upset by the 15 minute extension entreaty, the Hail Mary request for a glass of water and I always succumb to the pressures of, “Please… just one more story.” … Read more
We’ve seen a lot of fibbers outed recently. And when it’s a trusted newsman like Brian Williams or a military veteran like Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, we feel betrayed to learn that they’ve been lying to us. But if I told you someone on Wall Street was caught lying, you’d probably shrug it … Read more
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Remember when you actually had to go to the video store to rent a movie? It was an event. It was part of the night. These days in the midst of a blizzard or even a little bit of rain, you’re grateful that all you have to do is walk five feet to your coffee … Read more
Recently I’ve been reminiscing about my rowdy, younger days and it got me thinking: How different am I now? Things around me have certainly changed. Back in the day, it was dial-up Internet and fax machines that were cutting edge; now it’s everything mobile and 3-D printers. If you plot any two points in history … Read more
I hesitate to admit this, but I always aspired to be “the one who got away.” I wanted to be the best boyfriend you’d ever had, but with an exit strategy. Afraid of commitment, insecure or just plain pathetic; call me whatever you want. Underneath it all there was a deep need, or desire, to … Read more
Here is my response: Dear Lola, Thank you so much for taking the time to write me a letter. Receiving a note from you is one of the best gifts I can get as your father. It always puts a smile on my face and makes me feel great. So thank you again. … Read more
I loved cocaine. Part of me still does. I also loved trading stocks. The rush of euphoria was very similar. Some may write off cocaine use as a party enhancer or coping mechanism for such a high-stress job, but in fact, it’s a trade killer. And I wasn’t alone. Recently, a study came out from … Read more