To me this is fairly passive, but to him it was like the whole world was on his shoulders.  

This guy has a chip on his shoulder.  

Means everything lies on your shoulders and yours alone  notwise.   

The old days the beer truck drivers used to destroy their shoulders lifting those kegs.

Given the CA market, you're probably head and shoulders ahead of the improvements we suggest in the Pennsylvania market, but from an energy perspective, there are significant improvements through some simple energy improvements to the property.Good luck with your investing!

I’m experiencing the same difficulties in Poughkeepsie NY and because it’s a college town the homeowners are shouldering most of the taxes.

--Yes, there definitely are busier times of the year and "shoulder seasons' between them as well. 

When you shouldered that and looked through the scope you would only see one deer. 

I was in your shoes 16 years ago and I walked on the shoulder of giants when I signed up with Century 21.

Jump in if paying off debt is a huge weight on your shoulders.