68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice
This page really is a goldmine. In the spirit of not being afraid to ask stupid questions, I don't understand a couple of them - anyone care to explain?<p>> When you die you take absolutely nothing with you except your reputation.<p>Is this saying that your reputation dies with you? I don't get this, surely people will remember how you acted when you were alive. I'm probably taking it too literally.<p>> Don’t ever respond to a solicitation or a proposal on the phone. The urgency is a disguise.<p>A disguise for what? I'm not sure I get what they mean by this. I'm guessing the author is advising that you don't let yourself be rushed into agreeing to something over the phone, think about it and take your time, don't be pressured