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Lonely Money
By Monica Davidson Do you feel comfortable talking about money? No? You’re not alone. Money can challenge our values and touch on some of our deepest anxieties. Maybe we define whether or not we are ‘successful’ by how much money we have. Discussing the subject makes us vulnerable to judgement, one way or another. Perhaps money is tied to our sense of worth, and whether or not we’re ‘professional’ as creatives. Will being open about money affect our relationships, job prospects, or how others treat us? Culturally some of us grew up with the idea that discussing money is impolite or tacky. It’s private, not for public consumption, and can open us up to unwelcome scrutiny. We may have also...
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