These condescending words have now become infamous.  And the person who spoke these words while under oath before the United States epitomizes the supercilious, snobby, superior attitude that has become so prevalent in our society. Never-the-less, condescension devastates relationships.  Whether said relationship is between a husband and wife, employee and employer, parent and child, client …

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Those were the words George spoke to me when I gave a “genuine” excuse for being late.  And of course, George was right.  That’s because George was an efficiency expert and was attuned to cut to the chase and not beat around the bush on anything. The “reasons” offered up today in attempts to excuse …

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A 3-Day event

It’s been said, “The pot shouldn’t call the kettle black.” Which essentially means, don’t point a finger at someone else because in doing so you will quickly, and unequivocally, point out what is most abhorrent about yourself.  And that is exactly what happens when fee-based practitioners label commission based practitioners greedy and self-serving. This is …

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Slade Norris interviews people one the streets of Portland, Oregon

What it’s all about and what attendees say

 Having spent over 35 years in and around health care records, first as an intern, then as a doctor and now as a life agent, it never ceases to amaze me how frequently someone is shocked about the data found in their medical record.  Be it a prescription never filled, a physician’s comment never broached …

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Banking is a process, it has nothing to do with age

Years ago, when I was still in high school, the mother of a friend of mine had a stroke.  Now my friend and her mother had an agreement.  NO heroic medical efforts were to be used in such a case.  But all my friend’s siblings out voted my friend, and heroic efforts were provided.  Long …

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