You stumble into an early-morning meeting ten minutes late, mind racing with questions about why you’ve taken on so much and why no one else in the room seems so frazzled. You begin mentally transitioning to the topic at hand, only to notice that everyone else has their laptops open—and yours is still sitting on your desk. At home. Damn! Are they judging you right now? Are you losing credibility as you sit there? These people clearly lead privileged lives. If only they understood what you’re dealing with! Quick, get up to speed! What did you miss?!
