I’ve just finished an article in Harper’s about life coaches. Though largely unschooled and uncredentialed, these people make a living as cheerleaders for those who can afford to pay.  Their role is to tell strangers how to live their lives.  Nice work if you can get it. (“50,

I’ve just finished an article in Harper’s about people who serve as life coaches. Though largely unschooled and uncredentialed, these folks make a living advising others on how to conduct their lives.  “Why didn’t I think of that?” I asked myself as I put the magazine aside