We humans are imaginative creatures. On a moment’s notice, we can dig up convincing reasons to do just about anything. Take overeating, for example. We have perfected a long list of motives for eating to excess — over and above … Continue reading
Author Archives: D3 Support
Why Arrogance is Not Self-Esteem
Arrogance does not refer to self-esteem. Arrogance is a mental and emotional attitude best expressed by the statement, “I’m incapable of error or wrongdoing. If I do, think or say something, it’s automatically right.” Isn’t this an indication of “too … Continue reading
As Rome Burns, a (Brief) Moment of Rationality
Even in a mental hospital filled with psychotics and schizophrenics, you’ll hear an occasional rational, coherent and true statement. So too with Washington D.C. (I mean no insult to the mentally ill when comparing them to the typical Washington politician). … Continue reading
That Elusive Competence
Columnist Peggy Noonan, in writing of Obama’s handling of the Gulf oil spill, got this one right: “But Republicans should beware, and even mute their mischief. We’re in the middle of an actual disaster. When they win back the presidency, … Continue reading
Rational Ideas Good for Teens!
Thanks very much for your excellent newsletters. I enjoy every one of them and frequently pass them on to my teen-age son to read as well. It’s very comforting to know that there are at least a few other reasonable … Continue reading
Individual Rights: Remember Those?
If an oil spill is proof that government should control the production and distribution of oil — then is a case of food poisoning proof that government should control the management of restaurants and grocery stores? If it’s ridiculous to … Continue reading
What Confidence Does
Perspective comes from hope and confidence. We all know hope is valuable, but confidence is very important, too. Confidence allows us to assume that we are able to solve and resolve problems—even when in the moment we cannot solve them … Continue reading
Myths of Self
People create myths about themselves. The myth blocks out the need to be aware. Self-deception is the greatest deception of all. Without it, no deception of others is possible.
Medicine and Magic
Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic. –Thomas Szasz
Rejection can be OK
Success is wonderful. We all want it. But the road to success can sometimes be blocked by failure. Detouring around those roadblocks can be a challenge, but it’s not without its rewards. In her article ‘Inspirational Stories of Famous Failures … Continue reading
Intelligence
It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. — Albert Einstein
Accidents Happen But Capitalism Always Gets the Blame
If profit and capitalism are to get the blame for an oil spill, then why don’t profit and capitalism get the credit for delivering affordable fuel to all of civilization 99 percent of the time, safely and effectively? If “more … Continue reading