Comments on: Happy Philosopher’s Weekend Reading: Volume 9

By: Satisfied Ghost

Satisfied Ghost — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:23:43 +0000

I really enjoyed the Derek Sivers’ piece. I’ve heard of him through Tim Ferris but hadn’t found his book or site. This site makes me think about the habits I’m forming in my small children. Parenting is so hard! This is a great list. Thanks!

By: David Ann Arbor

David Ann Arbor — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:59:14 +0000

Wow loved that backfire effect cartoon/article.

Made me think about conversations I had with friends who have very opposite political beliefs from me and how I ultimately just surrendered to being a listener and would gently present ideas that were contrary for them to ponder.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:34:24 +0000

In reply to Deb.

It is an unusual approach, but Derek is very unconventional in his approach to just about everything 🙂

I would have to see the parenting style in action to form a strong opinion. I’m pretty sure I could not do it, I just don’t have the attention.

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:53:17 +0000

The Derek Sivers article made me uncomfortable. My instinct tells me it is not healthy to put all of your attention on a child. It’s like swamping them with your psyche and that does not allow them to develop their own. Children need you to be a parent not a playmate. Btw I do have some experience with three grown up children myself.

By: Solitary Diner

Solitary Diner — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 14:33:53 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher. Yes! That cartoon got me through a few dark times in residency.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 03:46:34 +0000

In reply to Solitary Diner.

Also excellent 🙂

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/10/god-of-cake.html

By: Solitary Diner

Solitary Diner — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:23:32 +0000

In reply to Mrs. Picky Pincher. Me too! I'm so sad there haven't been new posts in forever. Guess I'll just have to re-read "The God of Cake" for the 20th time and laugh myself silly.

By: Mrs. Picky Pincher

Mrs. Picky Pincher — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:45:48 +0000

I love Hyperbole and A Half! Thanks for the non-finance reads. 🙂