Overheard

Who Ralph? He's a guy who has frequent liar miles, Alice said, shaking the pink sugar packet into her coffee. I had to stop seeing him. What a snake. Mr. Smoke and Mirrors.

You don't need that, May said. One thing I've learned along the way is it's better to be alone than to spend time with a guy like that. Another thing is, you have to start by winning. Whatever it is. Diet, exercise, relationships, career. You have to stop acting out of a deficit mentality. You have what it takes. Proceed with confidence.

Thanks, May. What are you ordering?