Many people are cutting back on expenditures because of the current “economy.” In one sense, this is rational behavior, provided that the economic conditions are merely a reminder of what you should have been previously doing. But this isn’t the … Continue reading
The following was not written by Dr. Hurd, but was received from a reliable reader. It is reportedly adapted from Dr. Peter Hammond’s book: Slavery, Terrorism and Islam: The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat. It illustrates, dramatically well, the concrete … Continue reading
I’m going paperless. Specifically, I’m asking my banks and other financial institutions to stop sending me paper statements I can more easily obtain online. Yes, in a sense I’m “going green.” Am I doing this to save these businesses money? … Continue reading
The biggest problem with “self-medication” is when it takes on a life of its own. Let’s say you drink, to self-medicate over anxiety about aspects of your life. Instead of thinking and doing something about those problems, you simply continue … Continue reading
A fear of being alone isn’t the same as a natural preference to have friends, and connection. An irrational fear of being alone means you don’t like yourself. So long as you don’t like yourself, you won’t have satisfactory connection. … Continue reading
If you’re not sure how to handle a situation with another person, think of how you would want another to handle it with you. If you’re wondering, “What’s the right way to do this?” simply think of how you’d appreciate … Continue reading
Just because somebody seems confident doesn’t mean he has something to offer. Don’t be impressed with another just because another is impressed with himself. Confidence is something that is usually quietly held. A person knows what he or she is … Continue reading
Being the victim means focusing on what others have done to you. Being a hero means focusing on what YOU can do to better your life, regardless of the circumstances beyond your control. Victims focus on the external. Heroes focus … Continue reading
Does “universal coverage” for medical care mean that any coverage is good, and that all coverage is created equal? If so, then why isn’t it this way with other things? Why isn’t it this way with cell phones, televisions, automobiles, … Continue reading
Is losing good for your health? You bet it is! It’s not that losing is a good thing. Rationally speaking, it’s clearly better to win than to lose. I don’t just mean this in the competitive sense. Life is less … Continue reading
No rational person would ever say: “I’m just so upset about the weather. I wanted it to be sunny today, and it’s raining. What can be done about this? Is it me? Am I doing something wrong? What advice can … Continue reading
Not long ago I read Harry Truman’s biography. I don’t like his politics of social welfare statism, although by the standards of even today’s Republicans, he looks like Thomas Jefferson. I will always be grateful to Truman for doing what … Continue reading