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  • Operator Syndrome Explained: Why High Performers Get Stuck in Survival Mode

    Operator Syndrome Explained: Why High Performers Get Stuck in Survival Mode

    High performers are often praised for their discipline, drive, and ability to keep moving under pressure. But those same traits can also conceal a deeper problem: a persistent state of stress that makes rest feel unsafe and recovery feel optional. In a recent article on operator syndrome, Jeffrey Robertson examines how capable people can become…

  • Home additions in Roanoke: navigating permits, codes and the calendar

    Home additions in Roanoke: navigating permits, codes and the calendar

    Home additions in Roanoke: navigating permits, codes and the calendar When Sarah and Marcus decided to add a 200-square-foot family room onto their 1930s Roanoke bungalow they expected dust, a noisy driveway and a new floor plan. They did not expect a month-long hold on their electrical permit because a tree canopy setback wasn’t shown…