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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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Bosses and the Employees Who Hate Them

Posted on August 5, 2010 by D3 Support

Most people, I find, deeply resent their bosses. What they don’t understand is that the boss — particularly when the boss is the owner of the company — has more responsibility than the employee. This fact should be plain enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Reason, Fear and Independence

Posted on August 4, 2010 by D3 Support

Ultimately reason, facts and logic are more powerful than fear. The fear only seems powerful, but it isn’t, and once you start to ‘get’ this, it becomes easier. Fear is an indicator that you are in danger—not necessarily physical danger, … Continue reading →

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

Medication vs. Therapy

Posted on August 3, 2010 by D3 Support

Medication makes you forget. Cognitive psychotherapy helps you think. The first helps you escape reality. It makes sense if reality is bad, and is not in any way changeable. The second helps you face it, and is always a good … Continue reading →

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

What Caused the Train Wreck of “President Obama”

Posted on August 2, 2010 by D3 Support

As millions ponder their regret over voting into office “President Obama,” it’s important to think of why he got there. Think back to the fall of 2008, when he was elected. A majority of Independents, who just as often vote … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

For the Children

Posted on August 1, 2010 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, what do you think of the idea of staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? A: Here’s the problem with the concept of staying married/not staying married for the children’s sake. When you’re … Continue reading →

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

Frustration Management

Posted on July 31, 2010 by D3 Support

A lot of frustration comes from the way other people act. Most can deal with the weather, but many have a hard time with frustration over dealing with other people, and what you believe or know their mistaken actions to … Continue reading →

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

Counterproductive

Posted on July 30, 2010 by D3 Support

The more you act on feelings at the expense of reason, the worse you’ll feel — later.

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

Outcast

Posted on July 29, 2010 by D3 Support

Q: Dr. Hurd, how can I combat social anxiety? People think I’m strange and weird. I wonder if people even regard me as a human being. I feel like such an outcast! I always have. Any ideas? A: You really … Continue reading →

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

Spoiled Children

Posted on July 28, 2010 by D3 Support

To “spoil” a child does not refer to treating the child well. To spoil someone means to create a sense of entitlement where none exists. To spoil a child means to create and maintain the impression in a child that … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

“There Ought to Be A Law…”

Posted on July 26, 2010 by D3 Support

Nearly everyone says, about anything they deem unpleasant, “There ought to be a law!” For example: “There ought to be a law requiring people not to use their cell phones while driving.” Will the law be enforced? Does it punish … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Just Ask

Posted on July 25, 2010 by D3 Support

In life, ask for what you want. Don’t expect it, as if you’re entitled — unless you are entitled (i.e. you paid for it, a contract was signed). Don’t refrain from asking unless there’s a valid reason not to do so. … Continue reading →

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

Undercutting Obama, Pelosi and the Czars

Posted on July 24, 2010 by D3 Support

 Dear Dr. Hurd, I SO agree with you about the ultimate inversion (See The Daily Dose of Reason 7/17/10). My friends, family and lots of seniors totally agree with doing “something about it” other than attending tea parties, but what?? … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
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