I’ve started blocking focus time on my calendar and protecting it like a meeting. It felt awkward at first, but it’s helping. What’s one small productivity habit that actually works for you?

Serious question for advisors: when did some wholesalers start treating our calendars like open real estate? 😂 There’s a difference between offering value and basically informing me I’ll be attending a meeting. How do you all politely manage the overly aggressive vendor follow-up cycle?

While travlng for work, I got sick & had to miss a planned excursion. Later, at dinner, I was eating bread because my stomach was still upset. A coworker joked in front of the group that maybe I had drank too much. The comment bothered me because it wasn’t true, & it felt dismissive. This isn’t the first time this person has made teasing comments, but this one felt different because I was clearly not feeling well. How have you handled coworkers whose humor comes at someone else’s expense?

I’m curious whether anyone genuinely likes networking. I know it’s useful, but it often feels forced unless there’s a real connection. What’s your honest take on networking in finance?

Does anyone here actually meal prep? Any tips? I just looked at my DoorDash history for the month and I spent more on delivery fees and tips than I did on my actual car payment. Between the 14-hour days and the lack of energy to even boil water, I’ve basically outsourced my entire diet to various apps. And yes, I’m putting on weight.