Ambition vs. Altruism: How do you know if you are going "too far" in terms of self-interest or self-sacrifice? [more inside]
posted by uxo on May 8, 2008 - 22 answers

This week, a friend/mentor died after an extended battle with cancer. I felt saddened by his death, but also extremely guilty - I had not visited him in more than six months. I know, some friend. But his death has made me reexamine myself and my relationships with friends and family. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Can helping aspiring authors succeed somehow help me, or does it hurt my own chances of being published? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 22, 2006 - 19 answers

What's the word for when someone tries to make themselves look charitable, or altruistic, but they are clearly acting out of other interests? [more inside]
posted by Tbola on Nov 29, 2006 - 29 answers