Jesus, Trump, and the Marketing of Salvation
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Accidental Motivation
Explore "Accidental Motivation" and 'Selfish Determinism' on my Substack. Discover insights on self-interest, happiness, and embracing life's flow.
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What Comes After “No”
To move forward, we need more than outrage — we need systems that work for how people actually live.
Exploring the Nature of Will
A Personal Exchange
Happiness is the Only Reason to Live
Talk Presented August 10, 2024
The Brookville Community Picnic
Origins, Legacy, and Uniqueness
You are Unique, Not Special
Your Power Lies in Your Uniqueness
Individuals Have a Unique Will, Not Free Will
Exploring Subjective Reality
Pursuing Happiness
A Journey Through Selfish Determinism
Life is Complex. Living is Easy. Being Happy is Hard.
Before I embarked on writing my memoir, Accidental Motivation, I spent a considerable amount of time trying to understand the underlying reasons for widespread unhappiness. One striking statistic that caught my attention was that only 14% of Americans reported feeling "very happy" (
Why You Can't Really Know Anyone Else
And What to Do About It