Category Archives: Addiction

Sham: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Luke Ford

I’ve spent thousands of hours of my life reading self-help books and listening to self-help lectures. Overall, I’m ambivalent about the industry and the time I spent there. I think self-help helps some people and hurts other people. I do … Continue reading →

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Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness By Frederic Luskin

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from the book HerbK called the second most important book he’s ever read after the Big Book: * Picture the crowded screen in front of a harried air traffic controller. Picture the chaos in the room … Continue reading →

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How To Bypass Your Self-Destructive Tendencies

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Luke Ford

When I watch the tele, I often think, I’d love to rubbish these wankers. When I have a good thing going in real life, I sometimes think, how can I screw this up? When I’m having a proper social engagement, … Continue reading →

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A Life That Works

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Luke Ford

Happy people are all alike; every unhappy person is unhappy in his own way. Happy people enjoy ways of living that: * are conducive to serenity and tranquility, seeing people in their proper genre so they don’t disappoint you, accepting … Continue reading →

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Private Luke Vs Public Luke

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Luke Ford

What are the biggest differences between public Luke and private Luke? Public Luke takes more care to not offend needlessly and to be judicious with his words and deeds. Private Luke usually hates drama, Public Luke often enjoys stirring. Private … Continue reading →

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