415: Should I Dodge a Debt to the Mafia? | Feedback Friday

Oct 9, 2020

A listener grapples with the possibility of their father-in-law's mafia connections and the risks involved, weighing family loyalty against personal safety. The hosts also tackle the fallout from an insensitive message received during a family crisis, discussing the nuances of communication during grief. They explore practical strategies for turning hobbies into businesses and the importance of self-reflection in career transitions, while emphasizing the value of effective coaching and vulnerability in personal growth.

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Overcome Inertia

If you feel stuck, take action to force prioritization.
Action clarifies priorities, even if the chosen action isn't perfect.

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Feedback Friday episodes, discussing everyday problems, are surprisingly popular.
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Escape Mafia Threat

Leave the country immediately if your father-in-law's mafia debt puts you at risk.
Pack essentials and go quickly; avoid extensive planning to minimize alerting involved parties.

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You suspect your father-in-law took a large loan from the mafia in the Eastern European country where you now reside, and that they may come to you for it because you're American and they assume you're rich (which you're not). What can you do to keep your family safe? We'll field this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When you're stuck with a ceaseless sense of uncertainty (as many of us are in the midst of a pandemic), remember, in the words of the wise James Clear: action forces prioritization.
You suspect your father-in-law took a large loan from the mafia in the Eastern European country where you now reside, and that they may come to you for it because you're American and they assume you're rich (which you're not). What can you do to keep your family safe?
Texting “Did they pull the plug yet?” when your daughter was on life support a few months back was insensitive of your wife's friend. Should it be chalked up to an innocent lack of self-awareness, or is this a clear sign the friendship has run its course?
You work in an industry that allows you a flexible schedule, teaches you new skills, and pays well. But you can't shake the desire to dabble in a craft industry that might be personally fulfilling -- only without your current perks. How can you ensure you've considered all the data before you make a decision you may regret?
Can your reconnection with an old flame who already has kids endure if your plans to have a baby together are thrown off by lengthy unemployment and a loudly ticking -- and expiring -- biological clock?
You're lucky enough to have work-funded coaching to help with personal and professional development, sleep, nutrition, navigating uncertainty, and communication for the next six months. What can you do to ensure you're making the most of this valuable -- but limited -- time?
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