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His Motive was Unclear?
A man stabs Salman Rushdie and The New York Times says, “the attacker’s motive was unclear. “ Unclear? Seriously? Are we that compromised by relativistic motives and legalisms? Do they not recall the Fatwa issued on Mr. Rushie’s life? I … Continue reading
The Business of Business is Business
First, it was that business had to “save the planet.” Then it was that business had to save the whales, the dolphins, and other assorted species. Today it is ESG – environmental, social, and governance – code for social justice … Continue reading
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Travesty of Travesty – Apparently, Some Doctors Out There are Pro-Life
Recently, University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony after their “demands” weren’t met. Problem is: They missed a transcendent lecture about staying human in an age of machines. The … Continue reading
Posted in General Musings, Victimhood
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Right on Schedule: A Killer Virus Emerges Just Before an Important Election
I expect either COVID or monkeypox, or both, will be cited as yet another reason to stay away from the election this coming Fall. Funny how that happens. The following was written by Donald G. … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Death, People (in general), People in general, State of the Nation
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Successful People Keep Lists
Successful people keep lists so that they do not forget certain things or simply to track their progress. The world of several dozen Jews was forever saved because Oskar Schindler kept his list. That was, of course, an extraordinary example … Continue reading
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How to Think like an Adult: Dr Russo’s Review of Cognitive Distortions
This is a rather long post, intended for clients and students as an adjunct to what I’ve covered in sessions or classes. It is a repeat of a much earlier post (from 2016) and is worth re-reading. In my practice … Continue reading
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We Are Rasing Excellent Sheep (only these sheep cannot be shorn)
Without question, this article nails it, at least to my way of thinking and teaching as I do freshmen coming into University. I am reminded each and every semester of how the high schools are doing their best to turn-out … Continue reading
Posted in General Musings, Helicopter Parenting, People (in general), People in general, State of the Nation
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The Yerkes-Dodson Law
This post is largely for my students, past present and future, but perhaps it makes for interesting reading for others. Aside from the intrinsic value of understanding the concept of curvilinear relationships, the Law affords us a solid understanding of … Continue reading
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Professional Decline – It May be Coming Sooner than You Think
I may have posted this a couple of years ago, but it is worth a re-post (if for no other reason than to remind me that my own professional decline has already happened). The article is useful in my own … Continue reading
The Struggle with Porn is Really a Struggle with Responsibility
[This is for my clients struggling with pornography] In this very short post, as a follow up to what I’ve written recently about the attachment to porn that some 90% of men have (and likely suffer from), I want to … Continue reading
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