Hearing from old friends can be a mixed blessing. Make sure that you’re really just “catching up” and not being reeled back into something you’re happy to be free of.
Don’t try to explain away your impressions. You’re more psychic than you know and what you’re feeling is spot-on.
The more you try to press for specifics, the more evasive the other person becomes. This does not bode well for trust and honesty. You need to get to the bottom of things ASAP.
Your idea of what sells is hobbling your creativity. Tune out what you think people want and heed your own natural impulses. You can’t go wrong.
Do you really need to collaborate on a project where you don’t get any credit? Your days of handholding are over. It’s time to see what you’re capable of doing on your own.
Today you receive a timely assist. This person can’t do the work for you, but s/he can certainly make life a lot easier.
