The worst things to argue about are politics and religion. That’s why I avoid suggesting that plan sponsors add an ESG fund to their 401(k) lineup. I’ve never been a big fan of these.
For me, one of the worst things that any business can have is a sense of complacency; I have spent too many years working at places that were just way too complacent in their work,.
When I was an associate at that forgotten law firm or when I started my own practice, I did a lot of networking. Met some great people, but more, I met people that were a waste of time.
When I started my own National ERISA/ retirement plan law practice more than 13 years ago, it wasn’t easy. It still isn’t easy, but I could no longer see myself working for people who.