I began the book with the observation that many Type As are anxious about the prospect of retiring. The open space of retirement is daunting, especially for driven and achievement-oriented people, or even for those Type As who just like to be busy and occupied all the time. I have addressed the challenges of retirement […]
The chair I am sitting on in the therapist’s office is adequate, but I notice that his couch looks much more comfortable. No, I decide, I’ll just stay where I am. The chair will give me a better angle of view on the therapist so that I’ll be more focused on him. I’m hoping he […]
Men: Why You Should Pursue a Balanced Physique
First, let me just say that if you do any weight/resistance training at all, then you should be congratulated because this type of exercise demands a lot of effort. Most people simply don’t have the motivation and energy to do this type of training. So as a result of your hard work, you are much […]
More Examples of Faulty Thinking That Other People Experience
In this post I continue my discussion of cognitive distortions, which are habitual negative and irrational thoughts that cause us to feel bad about ourselves. You might want to be aware of these so that you can identify when other people (less well adjusted than you), such as family and friends, fall into these cognitive […]
Warren Buffett: I Bet on Index Funds—So Should You
Warren Buffett is so thoroughly convinced that high-cost actively managed mutual funds cannot consistently beat low-cost index funds that he bet $1 million on it! Now that’s putting your money where your mouth is. Buffett knows that over the long term actively managed mutual funds rarely justify their high fees with market outperformance. As a […]
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