Michael Lewis recently appeared on the UK-based Yeukai Business Show. The show featured Michael speaking with host Yeukai Kajidori about how families can protect their assets from the effects of addiction. Synopsis: The expression “workaholic” describes someone who is addicted to work. The business building activities release dopamine that influence your mood and feelings of reward and motivation- in some ways similar to that achieved through other addictions. The same set of skills required to transition an individual in recovery from getting sober to living a sober life are needed to transition an entrepreneur from ideation to presiding over an …
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Battling addiction, no matter what the substance of choice, requires a strong support network. A financial advisor with empathy towards substance abuse should be a part of that network. He/She will be instrumental in creating boundaries, preparing a plan, and holding all parties accountable.