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Social Media as Harmful as Cigarettes or Opioids on Tola Talks – Ep #264

Rich discusses the impact of social media addiction, legal rulings, societal issues, and health tips, offering insights and practical advice for a healthier, more connected life. With a Happy Birthday shout-out to Diana Ross, and movie talk of the 2006 comedy, Idiocracy.

Watch now and discover: → Facebook and YouTube liable for harm caused by their addictive platforms → Why we should take Kharg Island and have Peace Thru Partnership → Having Buns of Steel are crucial for maintaining stability and balance as we age → New Jersey law prohibiting police officers from wearing masks → America should take heed from Ireland…a idphone-free town for kids.

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Breaking Free from Bad Habits on Tola Talks – Ep #212

On today’s Tola Talks, Rich discusses the concept of bad habits and the 10 best ways to quit them. Rich also compares the concept of bad habits to the works of pioneering economists, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman, and compares them to bad habits in two distinct ways: 1) individuals are driven by self-interest and thus, self-enjoyment, and 2) there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Rich also emphasizes the importance of desire, self-discipline, perseverance, fortitude and belief in oneself, as the foundation for quitting bad habits. He explores their psychological impact and offers practical strategies for quitting them, including the significance of support systems, positive thinking, and self-correction in the journey towards embracing healthier, good habits, over bad ones.

Watch now and discover: → Bad habits can be changed with desire and discipline, while understanding their nature is crucial. → It’s important to embrace the struggle of change. → Support from friends and family is essential in overcoming bad habits, as is positive thinking. → Recognizing the euphoria from bad habits helps in understanding them. → Self-correction is key to maintaining good habits while overcoming bad habits.