The most important principle of leadership is convincing people that they can do what they believe they cannot. American history is full of such leaders. George Washington convinced his troops that they could win against virtually impossible military odds. Thomas … Continue reading
The following is an exchange between Dr. Hurd and a journalist who found his article on excessive talking online. Q: Super talking. Why do people do it? Is it rude? Controlling? Is it ADHD (‘Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’), OCD (Obsessive … Continue reading
The author of the following is unknown. “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery..” — Winston Churchill These are possibly the 5 best … Continue reading
There’s an old saying about the lack of wisdom involved in “biting the hand that feeds you.” It refers to people who, with naivetand arrogance, complain about the virtues of those they in fact need to flourish, or even survive. … Continue reading
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. In a personal relationship, the basic underlying principle is the same. Your spouse won’t love you if you’re always looking to start a fight. However, your spouse also won’t love you if you’re a doormat and … Continue reading
I often tell people to be aware of their expectations regarding spouses and romantic partners. The knee-jerk reaction is typically, ‘Expectations? I don’t have expectations!’ First of all, what’s wrong with having expectations? We all want and expect things. It’s … Continue reading
Michael Ignatieff, formerly of the Kennedy School of Government at (surprise, surprise) Harvard, writes, ‘[Thomas] Jefferson airily assumed that [American] democracy would be carried on the wings of enlightenment, reason and science. No one argues that now.’ Oh, really? Where … Continue reading
Mitt Romney claims that his tax cuts will stimulate the economy and pay off the deficit. If history is any guide, this won’t be true. Ronald Reagan cut taxes in the 1980s. For a time, the economy improved and the … Continue reading
Q: Dr. Hurd, numerous times you have written about how negative past events in our lives should not be a focus, regarding an excuse or justification for our current lives, correct? I was just thinking about this. So to apply … Continue reading
I keep reading that angry Muslims are attacking NATO forces in Afghanistan. “Angry Muslims?” Why is that news? Muslims are by definition angry. Obama says they’re angry because the U.S. hasn’t been humble enough. But Obama has been plenty humble. … Continue reading
A loyal DrHurd.com reader sent some of my articles to a friend. This is the response he received. “These capitalism articles are very depressing. I read two of Dr Hurd’s, ‘America’s Decline is Not Inevitable But It is Real — … Continue reading
A reader writes: I certainly don’t deny the idea that it’s important to change false beliefs and implement correct ones, as you emphasize in your books and writings. However, I submit that this picture is insufficient. It leaves out any … Continue reading