Am I the bad guy, Uncle Gary?
"Well, Steve was so kind to me when my child died." I immediately lose my mind! Uncle Gary, I did not argue about Steve's perceived kindness. I let it go, but it really bothers me that people would think him a good guy.
Mindset
Mindset shapes how you face challenges, setbacks, and opportunities in life. In this section, Uncle Gary responds to reader questions about confidence, perspective, emotional resilience, and the mental habits that shape our decisions.
Is my hygiene routine...
My fiancé is super particular about cleanliness; he showers daily, sometimes even twice. Meanwhile, I tend to shower every other day and wash my hair every 3–4 days.
I was a research scientist...
Dear Uncle Gary,
I was a research scientist at a major pharmaceutical company until I got laid off. My wife is an attorney at a top law firm, and she’s doing very well. When the layoff happened, we talked it through and agreed I’d stay home with the