Beating an Addiction – by a Mile

Nicholas PollakOP-ED

I received a call recently from a client who is a heroin addict and wants to stay clean and sober. Even though he had been clean for almost a year, he wanted to use again.

Two Kinds of People – Which One Are You?

Nicholas PollakOP-ED

First of two parts

My wife and I went out on New Year’s Day to a favorite restaurant of ours. When we found it extremely busy, we decided to sit at the bar. Two spaces were available but a couple separated them.

A Good Attitude Can Carry You Beyond Your Dreams

Nicholas PollakOP-ED

It is a terrible thing when you have to let go someone you have known for 14 years go. My gardener. Why? He doesn’t show up for his regularly scheduled day to do our garden. Worse, he doesn’t even call.

The Lady Who Said ‘No’ and Lost

Nicholas PollakOP-ED

A new client contacted me recently because she wanted to quit smoking. She had seen my website. Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do.