Free Markets: Remember Those?

…t government out of the economy. President Trump should spend his energy and power doing that, not getting in the middle of things where no elected official belongs. Listen to tons of new podcasts HERE! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twitte… Continue reading

Victim-Think is Toxic!

…to me. What do I gain out of allowing this behavior to continue without protest or comment on my part? What do I currently do for her that I can stop doing if she refuses to change? What am I able and willing to do for her that I don’t currently do, provided she stops the behavior I don’t like? I usually bring out this list when I hear people arriving at the wrong conclusion about how they feel. So I have three more items that are examples of thin… Continue reading

Motivation is Everything

…hey’re accomplishing something by avoiding disappointment or rejection. In reality, life becomes one long experience of pain or rejection because they never even get out the front door through taking rational risks. Read or watch the biography of any accomplished person, and you’ll find loads of failures mixed in with the one or two great successes. No risk, no gain. Whenever you say or feel, ‘I’m not motivated,’ it’s important to explore this mor… Continue reading

The Difference Between Anger and Rage — And How It Explains Terrorism

…o, then it says much more about the kind of people so many of us have become than about any inherent strength in the terrorists who use religion as their drug of choice for self-annihilation. Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr. Hurd on Twit… Continue reading

How to Cope With Feelings — Your Own, or Another’s

…— but also keeping in mind that feelings subside, and most people expect you to know it. Feelings fade. Always remember that.   For much, much more on emotions and feelings, check out Dr. Hurd’s books and booklets here! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow D… Continue reading

Freedom of Discrimination

…ranteeing it for others. In the process, they undermine the very notion of free association that a free society depends upon. Someday, this subversion of rights could come back to haunt them, when we’re no longer a free country at all. Do I find irrational discrimination abhorrent? I absolutely do. But there are valid reasons to oppose “non-discrimination” laws. Bigotry is an invalid reason. Preserving freedom of association — for everyone, includ… Continue reading

Philosophy Matters in Life: Here’s Why

…l responses? Which of these emotional responses of love and attraction are valid? Are any invalid, or unfounded? Are any based on wishful thinking unsupported (or contradicted) by facts? That’s epistemology — HOW we know what we know. The epistemology I subscribe to assumes that just because you feel it doesn’t make it so. Feelings are important, but they have to be backed up by knowledge of objective facts before taking them as true, or acting on… Continue reading

The World According to Leftits/Socialists Is Hell on Earth

…l-fueled generators. So, to say an EV is a zero-emission vehicle is not at all valid.” [unknown] ******************** Leftists: If the government does not own your uterus, then why does it own THE REST OF YOUR BODY?   Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of interest. Also follow Dr…. Continue reading

Listening is an Art: Do it Well.

…the thinking required to string together words and sentences is a critical component of effective communication. There are three major mistaken assumptions about communication:   Mistaken assumption #1: “I’m already trying hard enough. My spouse must do better first.” Not true. While it’s entirely possible that your spouse might not listen, all you can do is try — or give up. If it’s rational to give up (and break up), then fine. But if you’re not… Continue reading

Watch Your Back With People Who “Never Judge”

…Deep down, they’re probably every bit as judgmental as the people who openly act this way. Because if you surrender or give up on judging altogether, then you’re left with nothing but your biased, often prejudiced emotions to guide you. Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics of inter… Continue reading

Truth Isn’t a Vote

…cant people. It’s as if someone else holding a viewpoint makes it valid or real, but until you find a person holding that particular viewpoint it cannot be correct. Joe, for example, thinks Mary was unfair in her behavior. He confides to Bill that he thinks Mary was unfair. Bill replies, ‘You’re crazy. You’re being way too hard on Mary. She wasn’t being unfair.’ Joe immediately thinks, ‘I must be wrong.’ Then he talks to Jerry. Jerry says, ‘Of cou… Continue reading