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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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Tax Collectors for the Welfare State

Posted on May 7, 2009 by D3 Support

Colin Powell has blasted the Republican Party for failing to be more like Democrats. He says that Americans want more government, not less. “Americans do want to pay taxes for services,” he said. “Americans are looking for more government in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

There Are No Mysteries

Posted on May 6, 2009 by D3 Support

There is a good mental technique called ‘demystifying.’ The starting premise is: ‘There are no mysteries. There ARE unknowns, but the unknown can become knowable. The method is to break it down and figure out how.’ Demystifying lowers anxiety because … Continue reading →

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

Shut Up and Think

Posted on May 4, 2009 by D3 Support

In marital relationship problems, the most overlooked area of communication is listening. Most people assume listening is for the sake of the other partner. “Yeah, yeah, I should listen–for his [or her] sake.” That’s not it! Although your partner may … Continue reading →

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

Probably Not the “Empathy” Obama Has in Mind

Posted on May 3, 2009 by D3 Support

I agree with the President that we need a Supreme Court justice with “empathy.” I’d like this justice to have empathy for the individual over the brutality, insensitivity and bureaucracy of the state. I’d like this justice to have empathy … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

I Hate the Rich–Rich Socialists, That Is

Posted on May 2, 2009 by D3 Support

It has been said that liberals and socialists with a lot of money who hate capitalism are simply self-loathing. This is undoubtedly true, in many cases. My message to such people — speaking on behalf of those of us who … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Self-Responsible Means Self Interested

Posted on May 1, 2009 by D3 Support

Before you say, “I don’t have the time,” make sure to answer the question, “Do I MAKE the time?” You can “make time” in different ways. The most overlooked way is to CUT something you currently do in favor of … Continue reading →

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

What Makes a Friend Supportive

Posted on April 30, 2009 by D3 Support

Being a supportive friend doesn’t mean always agreeing with your friend. It means supporting that his mind reached a certain conclusion — or decision — and you respect him for it. You support a friend by respecting his mind, his … Continue reading →

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

Parental Claims

Posted on April 29, 2009 by D3 Support

No parent may say to the child, once grown, in effect: ‘I sacrificed for you; therefore you owe me.’ A sacrifice means giving up a greater good for a lesser good. If your mother or father means to imply this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

A Major Root Cause of Depression

Posted on April 27, 2009 by D3 Support

A lot of the reason people underachieve — or even get depressed — is because of a false belief that there’s “something better.” Sometimes this false belief is in an afterlife. Only the most fervent believers can buy into this … Continue reading →

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

Living Life

Posted on April 26, 2009 by D3 Support

You can best predict a person’s behavior by behavior displayed in the past. Keep the focus on behavior — not words. This is because very few people have strong integrity. By “strong integrity” I mean when a person’s words and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Certainty, Uncertainty and Self-Esteem

Posted on April 25, 2009 by D3 Support

People who are certain of nothing fail to appreciate the power of facts, reality and logic. People who are certain of everything likewise fail to appreciate the power of facts, reality and logic. Those who feel, “Who am I to … Continue reading →

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

If You Please

Posted on April 23, 2009 by D3 Support

Don’t make pleasing others your goal. Make pleasing yourself the goal. The people who really matter will be pleased that you did.

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