We all know people who overdo things. Clients ask me about their loved ones and wonder if excessive habits such as smoking or drinking could open the door to something more harmful, like addiction. The essence of addiction is that … Continue reading
It used to be a parody. By now, it’s the literal truth. OLD VERSION : The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the … Continue reading
We all know at least one person who complains about pretty much everything. He or she has nothing good to say, and (gleefully) zeros in on other people’s weaknesses — real or exaggerated. I’ve learned from experience that people do … Continue reading
The House Intelligence Committee voted today to release a classified memo to the public detailing alleged abuse by senior Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials in their investigation of the Trump campaign. The memo reportedly details — among … Continue reading
Managers at In-N-Out Burger earn far more than their fast food rivals to oversee operations at the popular California-based chain, according to a report this week. The average In-N-Out store manager rakes in $160,000 per year – roughly triple the … Continue reading
“The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.” — Malcolm Forbes Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading
People raised as strict Catholics talk about “Catholic Guilt”. It’s the same with Jews. However, if you probe deeper, you find it’s true with most people. Atheists raised by leftist Democrats in Manhattan or San Francisco have it too. They’re … Continue reading
“Ring the right bell for the right causes, and the guilt-ridden pry open their wallets. It’s Pavlovian. Righteousness is very marketable.” — The character Frank from the TV series “Shameless” Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the phrase, “blaming the victim.” Normally, this expression applies when one party blames another — the actual victim — for something he or she did not cause. Things have become so backwards and upside down in our … Continue reading
The other day, I heard somebody use the expression “mining for issues”. The context was looking for trouble. Or looking for things to be anxious about, without realizing that’s what’s happening. The most self-responsible and reasonable of us are often … Continue reading
On the day Congress confirmed yet another steward of the mixed economy to head the Federal Reserve, here’s a quote to keep you company: “The champions of socialism call themselves progressives, but they recommend a system which is characterized by … Continue reading
“Do you crave Facebook likes?” asks Martin Graff, Ph.D., in a recent article and study. People say it all the time: “The attention I get from social media is important to me,” or, “I consider someone to be popular based … Continue reading