“I’ve done … questionable things.” – Roy Batty, Blade Runner It’s great to be alive, but being human does have its challenges. Our bodies are anything but bulletproof and our minds aren’t much better. The human mind is riddled with failure modes, from depression and delusions to countless behavioral disorders.[…] Read On
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What AOC ‘Eat the Babies’ Stunt Says About the State of Global Climate Hysteria
So, I’m sitting out on the veranda, trying to get a little work done, when a friend sends me a text, #EatTheChildren, with a video of a meeting where some lunatic is ranting at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “We only have a few months left. We don’t have enough time. There’s too[…] Read On
The Conformity Epidemic: Are Your Opinions Really Your Own?
Are your choices, opinions and beliefs really your own? The answer may surprise you. Since I grew up by the beach it should come as no surprise that summer is my favorite season. And while I used to associate autumn weather with the start of school, well, guess I’ve sort[…] Read On
Confessions of a Recovering Narcissist
Some people possess what can only be described as a stunning lack of self-awareness. Instead of considering the possibility that they could have something to do with their chronically toxic relationships, they blame everything on everyone else, ensuring a lifetime of victimhood and misery. And why shouldn’t they assume that[…] Read On
Why You’re Not as Open to Change as You Might Think
Ever wonder how rich executives and powerful leaders can just throw it all away with bad behavior? Shouldn’t they know better? Ever ponder why addicts don’t just quit? Or why it takes so many years of psychotherapy for people to actually change their behavior? I’m no shrink, but I do[…] Read On
We Are Our Own Best Friend and Our Own Worst Enemy
We are all our own best friend – and our own worst enemy. How can both be true? Welcome to the wonderful world of the human mind and the effect it has on success outcomes. Just as having confidence in yourself or thinking you’re special can turn out to be[…] Read On
Preventing Mass Shootings
I live about 45 miles from Gilroy in Silicon Valley. Been to the Garlic Festival quite a few times – always had a blast. Talked to some friends about going this year but the wife had to head out of town so that was that. Will I ever go back,[…] Read On