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This Video Says It All About Victim-Think

Posted on December 1, 2014 by DrHurd

The video’s title is: Black Man Goes on EPIC Rant Against Ferguson Rioters. It’s refreshing and, despite its humerous and rough-edged style, gets to the heart of why “victim-think” doesn’t serve the interests of the victims.

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

“It’s Not What You Know; It’s WHO You Know” … Fact or Fiction?

Posted on November 30, 2014 by DrHurd

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” So goes conventional wisdom. This statement summarizes the dominant idea underlying many of today’s widely acknowledged social and psychological problems. To place an emphasis on who you know instead of what … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Did “Fracking” Save the Day and Lower Gas Prices?

Posted on November 29, 2014 by DrHurd

We finally have some good economic news: The price of oil (and therefore gas) is going down; way down. Wholesale oil prices dropped from about $100 a barrel to $66, but gasoline prices have fallen from near $4 a gallon … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

What to Do About Dysfunctional Co-Workers

Posted on November 28, 2014 by DrHurd

Psychologytoday.com recently posted an interesting article entitled, “The 11 People We Love to Hate at Work” by business psychologist Steve Albrecht, D.B.A [11-26-14]. You can read the article for yourself. I’d like to go a little deeper, and a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Thanksgiving: The Producer’s Holiday

Posted on November 26, 2014 by DrHurd

Ayn Rand (author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead) described Thanksgiving as “a typically American holiday . . . its essential, secular meaning is a celebration of successful production. It is a producers’ holiday. The lavish meal is a symbol … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Divorce & Kids: Disaster or Transition?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by DrHurd

Recently, several readers have asked if I’ve written anything on children and divorce. A few years back, I did this interview with my friend and associate Dr. Stanton Samenow, author of the now classic (and recently revised) Inside the Criminal … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

The Real Reason Ferguson Burns

Posted on November 25, 2014 by DrHurd

In the wake of the Missouri grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer for killing a black man, websites such as HuffingtonPost.com are offering commentaries under the heading of “Black Voices.” This title really struck me — … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Are Marriage and Love Worth It?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by DrHurd
Two drawn red hearts interconnected together

When experiencing doubts about a relationship or marriage, here’s a question you might not have considered asking yourself: Does the existence of my relationship/marriage make my life better than it otherwise would be? It’s so easy to lose perspective; to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Jeb Bush Shows Why Republicans Are Still “The Stupid Party”

Posted on November 23, 2014 by DrHurd
Jeb Bush gives speech at Republican National Convention

If you wonder why things won’t change whether Republicans (as we know them) or Democrats are in charge, consider the following, quoted from Associated Press and Newsmax.com (on 11-20-14): Responding to a national backlash over Common Core education standards, potential … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

What Does It Mean to “Have” Narcissistic Personality “Disorder”?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by DrHurd
A bald man brushes lack of hair while looking in hand mirror

Dear Dr. Hurd: I enjoyed your article “Owning Your True Feelings..” regarding passive-aggressive behavior. In the last paragraph, you wrote: “You can’t change passive-aggressive people, but you can make it a lot harder for them by being forthright and direct. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Obama and the Criminal Personality

Posted on November 21, 2014 by DrHurd
Constitution reading We the People burning with flames

If you think about it, Obama has Congressional Republicans — who vow to “fight” his unilateral action making current illegal immigrants legal citizens — right where he wants them. For an explanation, conmpare and contrast Obama’s attitudes and actions with … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

To Love Someone, You Have to Respect Them Too

Posted on November 20, 2014 by DrHurd
Silhoette of man bowing with tophat in hand

Here’s a question people ask too infrequently in the area of romantic love: Do I admire and respect my partner/spouse? We are all taught that love means warmth, support, and sex. Of course romantic love does include these things. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement
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