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Respect, Agreement

Posted on May 9, 2009 by D3 Support

I want to know people I can respect, and I want to know people with whom I agree. Ultimately, the first matters more to me than the second. If I agree with  people but cannot respect them — then who cares? … Continue reading →

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The Futility of Nagging

Posted on May 8, 2009 by D3 Support

Nagging comes from anxiety. It’s based on a false belief that repetition will create motivation. It never does. In fact, it lowers respect for the one who nags. Nagging reveals weakness. It’s a way of confessing, “I have failed to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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.

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Approach to Life

Posted on April 22, 2009 by D3 Support

Life isn’t about the elimination of fear or the eradication of sadness. It’s about the creation of value and purpose — about material and emotional fulfillment. If you eliminate fear without creating value — if that were even possible –you … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Spending in Today’s “Economy”

Posted on April 15, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

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The Meaning of “Self-Medication”

Posted on April 11, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

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