Getting arrested is frightening. In a matter of minutes, you may be thinking about jail, your reputation, your career, your family, and whether your life is about to change permanently. That fear creates another danger: making impulsive decisions tha…
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You see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart rate jumps. Maybe you know exactly why you are being stopped. Maybe you have no idea. Either way, what happens next matters. A routine traffic stop can remain exactly that—a routine traffi…
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Before reading, watch the video below. It covers several decisions that can create years of regret—and includes additional tips and examples that are not discussed in this article. Most bad decisions don’t feel bad when we make them. ThatR…
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Most people think a persuasive argument is one that proves the other person wrong. It isn’t. The best arguments do something more difficult: they make another person want to accept your conclusion. That requires more than facts, confidence, or…
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A deposition can determine the direction of a lawsuit long before anyone walks into a courtroom. You are under oath, a court reporter is creating a transcript of what you say, and opposing counsel is looking for testimony that can later be used again…
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When someone is falsely accused of misconduct, the first reaction is often disbelief: Once they hear my side, they’ll understand what really happened. That assumption is understandable, but it can also be dangerous. Whether the accusation involves…
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Before reading this article, watch my video below to learn the seven questions everyone should ask before accepting or rejecting a plea bargain. One decision can affect your freedom, your career, and your future for years to come. A plea bargain may…
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Before reading this article, watch my video below to learn why some of the worst decisions people make happen in the first 24 hours after an accusation—and how staying calm can protect your education, career, and reputation. When people find themse…
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Before reading this article, watch my video below to learn why intelligence alone is not enough to make good decisions—and how even highly successful students, faculty members, and professionals can make mistakes that permanently affect their caree…
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One of the most frustrating experiences during a university investigation is knowing you are telling the truth while feeling that no one believes you. Students and faculty members often assume that innocence speaks for itself. They believe that if th…
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