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Organize, Organize

Posted on March 28, 2009 by D3 Support

People are always asking me: How can I become more organized? Here’s an exercise to get you started. Make a ‘brainstorm list’ of as many things as you can possibly think of that exemplify ‘more organized behavior.’ Include things that you … Continue reading →

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

Thoughts on Happiness

Posted on March 27, 2009 by D3 Support

If you wait for happiness, you’ll be disappointed. This is because if happiness comes your way, you won’t understand why or how it did. It will all feel so fragile and uncertain. If happiness doesn’t come your way, then you’ll … Continue reading →

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

The “Great” Nation of Iran

Posted on March 26, 2009 by D3 Support

The current American President called terrorist-sponsoring Iran a “great civilization” and proclaimed it has “earned the respect of the United States and the world.” Here’s an alternative view from Iranian dissident Kianoosh Sanjari. “Mr. President,” wrote Sanjari last January 20, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Past, Present & Future

Posted on March 25, 2009 by D3 Support

It’s best to focus on today, here-and-now, because that’s where you have control. Make reference to the past so as to look at what did and didn’t work, and why. The purpose of doing so isn’t insight for insight’s sake, … Continue reading →

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

Mental Life Insurance

Posted on March 24, 2009 by D3 Support

Reality is rarely a catastrophe. Repeated efforts to avoid reality make it seem like a catastrophe. Avoiding reality leads to ineffective results, which in turn–over time–can develop into disasters. But most of the time, they’re disasters that need never have … Continue reading →

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

The Way Back to Freedom

Posted on March 23, 2009 by D3 Support

In order to preserve and expand government programs such as Medicare, Social Security, and all the new ones being proposed, government must have money. A poor country could not create programs because there would be no capital to tax and … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Criticism and Feedback

Posted on March 22, 2009 by D3 Support

Constructive criticism consists of objective feedback given after the completion of a task. “Hypermanaging” consists of interfering and providing feedback–constructive or otherwise–before a task is completed. For example: “You didn’t do that right.” Reply: “I’m not finished yet.” Counterreply: “That’s … Continue reading →

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

Experience Required

Posted on March 21, 2009 by D3 Support

Expertise comes from experience. “Book learning” or abstract knowledge matter too. But they matter only in the context of experience to reinforce and integrate the abstract material. If you have lots of experience at something, you’re definitely an expert. If … Continue reading →

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

Under Socialism, Who Benefits?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by D3 Support

Under capitalism, I work for myself and you work for yourself. Under socialism, I work for myself — and for you. Under socialism, you work for yourself — and for me. Wait a minute. If each of us works either … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Why Obama’s Failure Will Be Good for America

Posted on March 19, 2009 by D3 Support

“President Obama” is the result of people recognizing, correctly, that they need a leader — and incorrectly assuming that ANY leader will do. Obama looks, talks and speaks like a leader, if you pay absolutely no attention whatsoever to any … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

The USA Goes Postal

Posted on March 18, 2009 by D3 Support

The President and Congress are proposing elimination of the mortgage deduction on “rich” homeowners. In exchange, they’re going to essentially nationalize the banks and the entire mortgage market. They also propose elimination of tax deductions on those who pay for … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

Do What You Say, Not What They Say

Posted on March 17, 2009 by D3 Support

Do what makes most sense to you. Try to base it on the facts, and on reason. Don’t be swayed by others–even family and friends. When influenced by them, try to examine their reasoning. Do their conclusions and recommendations follow … Continue reading →

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