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$250,000 too proud

A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past, he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future.  (Harris)

Mike’s expertise selling into FEMA was critical.  Their product was more than an idea, but not a proven solution.  Mike was already calling on FEMA contacts even though he wasn’t officially [...]

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Suicidal glory is the luxury of the irresponsible.  We’re not giving up.  We’re waiting for a better opportunity.  (Bujold)

Take this job and shove it – your view

“The non compete is never enforced.  I’m not worried if they find out where I am going.”

A very real guy I know said that to his new [...]

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Coyote traps – when to gnaw your arm off

Some mornings it just doesn’t seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps. (Phillips)

Coyotes stuck in a trap have been known to gnaw their foot off to escape.  A lot of these three footed coyotes survive for years and do very well. Okay, they do well compared to coyotes that were killed by [...]

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Non competes – prisons without bars

Nothing more completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity than straightforward and simple integrity in another. (Colton)

For a year Jim did a two hour commute-one way, every day.  What a horrible thought.  He did it to get out of a non compete agreement. Do you think he will ever sign another one?

Lawyers [...]

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Noncompetes – what really happens

This is a great summary of what happens in the typical hard fought non-compete case.  But look closely.  This really says it could arbitrarily have swung either way.

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