When left alone, anxiety becomes a monster. Obsession, ambition, and fear are always linked. The more ambitious you are, the … More
Tag: Psychology
Why I Love the Buccaneers
Imagine being a fan of a sports team called “The Yucks.” Now, imagine a kid living in Brooklyn, NY being … More
Why a Life Without Pride Just Isn’t Worth Living
My undergraduate ancient philosophy professor said to us, “Don’t ever feel satisfied; you’ll become complacent.” According to him, pride and … More
David Livingstone Smith: How Monsters, Racists, and Nazis are Made — Hip Hop XXIV
On episode 102, Seize The Moment podcast welcomes philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms of dehumanization. David … More
Dear Young Therapist: You Don’t Have to Be an Idealist and Try to Save the World
Millennials are whiners. God, I’ve heard that so many times. An article by a prominent psychiatrist was recently published in … More
The Downside of Rage: Why Anger Can Indicate Weakness Just as Much as Strength
Rage is the antidote to a sense of one’s own weakness. Have you ever had an argument with someone whom … More
Being like Ali: How the World’s Greatest Boxer Can Help Us Become Less Reactive When Arguing
I write blogs because I can’t write a book. I can’t write a book because I can’t imagine having spent … More
The Strength of a Friendship: How I Abandoned Conspiracy Theories
Diamond Dallas Page said, “Never underestimate the power of someone believing in you.” That hit me! Immediately I was reminded … More
Reframing Perfectionism: Knowing the Difference Between Absolute and Relative Perfection Can Alleviate Your Inner Struggles
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is: what can I do about my perfectionism? People understand where … More
Determinism in Therapy: Why the Belief in Free Will Can Be Detrimental to Your Mental Health
Most of my life, people told me that I was too hard on myself. I seemed to have always wanted … More
