“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.” — Roy T. Bennett, “The Light in the Heart”   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search … Continue reading →

“Believe what you see, not what you’re told.” — Elon Musk     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading →

“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” — Alexandra K. Trenfor   Yes, indeed. In other words: The precise opposite of what teachers do today. More than ever, today’s … Continue reading →

The difference between disagreement and attack: With disagreement, you restate the conclusion of your opponent, the facts he referred to, his reasoning — and then your objection to his facts and/or his reasoning. OR you explain why you think his … Continue reading →

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl (1905-1997) Austrian psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor … Continue reading →

“I can do almost anything I want if I want to do it badly enough.” “Such confidence!” “I’m not trying to brag — the same thing’s true of most people. They just don’t want to put forth the effort, that’s … Continue reading →

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday. What’s to blame? You guessed it: Guns. That’s what they’re saying. So if guns are outlawed tomorrow, … Continue reading →

A common mistake people make when trying to motivate themselves: They say or think things like, “I have to learn HOW to motivate myself.” Or, “I have to learn HOW to stop drinking, or eat healthier.” Or, “I have to … Continue reading →

“The desire to fix another is an active avoidance of the neglected self.” — J. Mike Fields     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading →

Here’s a response to somebody who says, “I don’t mean to bother you.” Response: “I don’t permit myself to be bothered. I value my time, and if I choose to spend it interacting with anyone, it’s by choice. Unless you’re … Continue reading →

“Your mind has to be stronger than your feelings.” — Unknown     Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading →

When someone “ghosts” you, they obviously no longer wish to communicate. But it’s impossible NOT to communicate. By ghosting you, they convey that while they may have liked you in some respects, they also disliked you, and repressed that dislike. … Continue reading →