The Glitch I Found at Bear Stearns That Helped Send Me to Federal Prison
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Show Notes
I thought I deserved a raise. I was bringing in big commissions and figured I'd earned more. When my senior partner laughed me off, I didn't just get mad—I got even. I found a loophole in Bear Stearns' accounting system and used it to steal what I thought I was "owed." That decision—rooted in entitlement—started a slow slide: I ignored my clients, stopped taking care of myself, and justified every step. It ended with me standing for count in federal prison.
Real consequence: Rationalizing unfairness is often the first step toward a federal indictment.
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