I read a comment online about Jack Cassell, M.D. — the Florida urologist telling patients who support Obama to go away. The comment said, in essence, that doctors should not “force” their political opinions on their patients. Now wait a … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
The Discipline of Working from Home
Many people wonder about the feasibility of working from home if there’s a lack of self-discipline. Work discipline is a two-way street. When it’s time to work (by rationally predetermined guidelines), then it’s time to work. Likewise, when it’s NOT … Continue reading
Pretending is not Foreign Policy
Obama recently said that the greatest threat to the world is a terrorist group obtaining a nuclear weapon — because they would use it without hesitation. OK, that’s obvious. But why doesn’t Obama treat the nation of Iran as a … Continue reading
The Individual Bows to Nobody
Socialists and Christians both maintain that man serves a ‘higher power’ whether that power is the State or God. They go on to insist that we all must find and serve ‘something greater than ourselves.’ I argue exactly the opposite. … Continue reading
Beyond Childhood
If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older. — Author unknown
Your Feelings ARE Your Thoughts
Q: Dr. Hurd, how can cognitive therapists such as yourself say that you have responsibility for your feelings? I don’t feel what I feel on purpose! A: Your feelings are the consequence of your thoughts and ideas. In fact, your … Continue reading
Obama the Great?
Obama is not a “transformational” leader. He’s simply the oldest kind of leader there ever was — the kind who transfers wealth from those who produce it to those who are politically favored. Read “The Decline and Fall of the … Continue reading
11th Time the Charm
It’s reasonable to feel hurt and disappointed by people when they do disappointing things. However, it’s a complete mistake to apply these feelings, beliefs or standards to anyone new, or to people in general. Every person you encounter and meet … Continue reading
Time for a Tea Party
The Tea Party represents a great attitude in America. It’s either the last gasp of freedom and liberty against the socialist-fascist steamroller headed by Obama — or the first indication of a tidal wave to come. Either way, the notion … Continue reading
Fascist Censorship of Doctors
A physician in Florida recently posted a sign in his office opposing ObamaCare. A liberal/socialist Congressman attempted to file a complaint against him with the state of Florida, but the state replied that there’s no law against a doctor expressing … Continue reading
The Fuel of Persistence
The path to any difficult goal is, by definition — difficult. That’s where two virtues come in handy: Persistence and commitment. The definiton of persistence is obvious; it refers to sticking to your goal regardless of how you feel on … Continue reading
Deep and Meaningful Relationships
It’s actually hard for everyone to form deep and meaningful relationships. They don’t come along every day. But the potential is always there. One of the great things about love is that it flourishes in all societies. No matter how … Continue reading