Know More, Succeed More
Why you should be learning as much as you can.
Hi there!
One night during tax season, I jumped on Zoom after dinner to help a friend’s daughter understand her tax return. She had her taxes prepared by a man who did little more than tell her what she owed and where to sign.
The tax man tried to pressure my friend’s daughter into changing her return to reduce the tax she owed. What he failed to explain was that those changes were unethical and could lead to future audits, penalties, and interest.
So tired I could barely hold my head up, I still wanted to help. I took an hour to explain every line of the girl’s tax return.
“Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.”
- Peter Drucker
Scott Ninneman also publishes the free All Things Bipolar Newsletter (off Substack). The Sunday email features the newest content about bipolar life.
While most people only want to know if they are getting a refund or have to pay, it’s important to remember the taxpayer is responsible for everything in the return they are signing. If the preparer falsified information, the taxpayer is on the hook for it, not the preparer.
That’s you. You are the one who might face consequences, so make sure you know what you’re signing.
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The tax experience made me think about living with bipolar. Many times, we only want to know the fix.
“Doc, tell me which pill to take to feel better.”
That’s understandable. In bipolar darkness, there are times that all your mind can handle is for a care provider to tell you to take the blue or red pill.
But the truth is, you’re just as responsible for your health as you are for your tax return.
The only way you can make sure you are getting the right care is to learn what you can about your illness and any prescribed medications. Truth be told, no one will ever care as much about your health as you do.
As a Speaking Bipolar reader, I hope you are learning things about yourself and your disorder every week.
While this newsletter shows you how to stay positive with a mental illness, the Sunday All Things Bipolar Newsletter has all the latest content about bipolar life. Both are free, so make sure you sign up for each one.
Knowledge is power. The more you know, the better decisions you will make.
Journal Prompt: What is the most valuable thing you learned about coping with mental illness? How has that knowledge improved your life?
Until next time, keep fighting.
Scott Ninneman
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