common misconception. They could play the market this way and you could see them rich beyond all measure of understanding.

"Too chicken to admit it." (Note: Not being critical, you guys are great and I like the idea ... really, I do.)

The only thing that makes me feel secure in this virtual world is remembering that your argument ($5k to $100) was MUCH easier before we had computers to track it all.

Slide a Pantry Next to Your Refrigerator

Another great rule of thumb comes from advice I've heard from my father for years.

Yeah, but your wife is a CPA. If I were a business I would hire someone like your wife to do nothing but track every penny. I would absolutely not hire myself for that job because life is short. Find a band-aid and move on.

Calories are way harder to quantify when consuming foods that are not fungible. Money is infinitely easier to track. Your argument is a great way to put it into perspective.

That makes a lot more sense now. On a somewhat side-note, it may be true that people try to show their bosses their worth when answering emails like Raj described, but its more indicative of poorly run talent management culture.

I'm confused. I've often been asked if I know something off the top of my head, if I don't but I think I know who might, I pass it along. I don't think I'm covering my ass or trying to prove my job's worth.

Laundry basket?

Thanks Amanda!

Hey Amanda,