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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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I Love You But I Can Live Without You

Posted on June 5, 2013 by D3 Support

It’s possible to be in a committed relationship, while still remaining independent. Independence means you know who you are, what you wish to do in life, and why. You don’t expect or demand the person you’re in a relationship with … Continue reading →

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

Career: The Job You “Marry”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by D3 Support

Is it possible to be good at something you don’t love? Yes. Talent and motivation are related. One fuels the other. The more you love something, the more you’ll put effort into that activity for its own sake. The more … Continue reading →

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

“Can Do” vs. “Oh, No!” Attitudes

Posted on June 2, 2013 by D3 Support

Does thinking about your pain make it worse? Whether that pain is emotional, or physical? Thinking about your pain comes under the category of worrying. Another word for worrying is “ruminating.” Thinking about negative events means one of two things. … Continue reading →

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

Transfer-of-Wealth State: Bad for Peter AND Paul

Posted on June 1, 2013 by D3 Support

“You are not supposed to take money away from the competent people and give it to the incompetent so that the incompetent can compete with the competent people with their own money. That’s not the way capitalism is supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Obama is America’s Pimp

Posted on May 31, 2013 by D3 Support

Fewer than half the registered voters surveyed now believe Obama is “honest and trustworthy,” according to the poll conducted by Quinnipiac University. That figure had stood at 58 percent the last time the question was asked in September 2011. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Enough of the Chronic Complainers!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by D3 Support

‘Chronic complainers.’ They’re the type of people who see the negative first and only, in everything. They’re the type who complain about technology. ‘It dehumanizes us,’ they complain. But if the power goes out, or the Internet goes down, they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Why the Tea Party’s Failure is Not Political

Posted on May 29, 2013 by D3 Support

Some polls show support for the Tea Party increasing in the wake of the IRS scandals, in which the Tea Party was singled out by the Obama administration for special questioning because of their political views. While this might seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Restaurant Impossible’s Robert Irvine a Great Cognitive Therapist

Posted on May 27, 2013 by D3 Support

If you want to better understand the concept of cognitive therapy, tune in to an unlikely source: Chef Robert Irvine’s Food Network series, Restaurant Impossible. Food Network’s website describes the show as follows: ‘Turning around a failing restaurant is a … Continue reading →

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

When Alcohol Use Becomes Abuse

Posted on May 26, 2013 by D3 Support

Dear Dr. Hurd: I enjoy reading your posts. I’m curious about the rational use of alcohol. I find that after a few drinks, many activities are more enjoyable such as mediocre/bad movies, actors whose political views I don’t share, and … Continue reading →

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

America’s New Entitlement Monarchy

Posted on May 25, 2013 by D3 Support

(A reader of mine from Germany writes) Dear Dr. Hurd: The worker who earns only a small amount of money should pay no taxes, but his premiums for health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance and long term nursery insurance. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Got Serenity?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by D3 Support

The essence of ‘mental health’ is—at root—rationality. The psychological manifestation of rationality is serenity. Serenity does not refer to contact with a faith-based ‘higher power,’ although some will claim it does. Lying to yourself, or telling yourself things are true … Continue reading →

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

Individual Rights Belong to Everyone

Posted on May 23, 2013 by D3 Support

Some polls are showing that a majority of Americans feel that the government is out of control. This is based on continuing revelations about the IRS targeting politically incorrect groups, as well as the Justice Department seizing information from journalists. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
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