{"id":70,"date":"2004-10-29T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2004-10-29T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/?p=70"},"modified":"2023-08-14T16:48:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T02:48:37","slug":"the-100-simple-secrets-of-happy-people-by-david-niven-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2004\/10\/29\/the-100-simple-secrets-of-happy-people-by-david-niven-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by David Niven, Ph.D."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:10px;border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/images\/happysecrets.jpg\" alt=\"100 Simple Secrets of Happy People\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122M PISSED OFF!!!<\/p>\n<p>Who the hell are you \u00e2\u20ac\u0153texas holdem\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153your lazy ass\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and why are you two sending me comment spam that makes absolutely no sense?<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says texas holdem. Well you know what, I appreciate that you will die for my right to say whatever I want, so to show my appreciation I want to tell you that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a big fat ass.  <\/p>\n<p>Also, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s up with your name \u00e2\u20ac\u0153texas holdem?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  Let me guess, your tiny brain came up with that name while watching the <a href=\"http:\/\/espn.go.com\/eoe\/wop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Series of Poker<\/a> on ESPN.  You unoriginal bastard!<\/p>\n<p>Okay, calm down.  Think of your happy place.  <\/p>\n<p>Just do my review on The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by Dr. David Niven, so I can get happy and not remain SO F#@KIN\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 PISSED OFF!!!<\/p>\n<p><i>Simple secret #90:  Surround yourself with pleasant aromas.<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>Okay, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve plugged in an air freshener.  Aaaah, the smell of berry, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s such a pleasant smell.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153There is nothing funny about Halloween. This sarcastic festival reflects, rather, an infernal demand for revenge by children on the adult world.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  WTF, texas holdem!  Have you been watching too much <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cartoonnetwork.com\/tv_shows\/knd\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Codename:  Kids Next Door<\/a> on the Cartoon Network?<\/p>\n<p>Calm down.  SON OF A BIT\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6Calm down.<\/p>\n<p><i>Simple secret #82:  Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t dwell on unwinnable conflicts. <\/i>   <\/p>\n<p>Okay, I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t beat him.  I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t beat him.  I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t beat him.<\/p>\n<p>But I can imagine giving him a beat down!  You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re lucky my pillow isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you, because I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve opened a can of whoop-ass on it!<\/p>\n<p>Be calm.  Breathe in.  Breathe out.  Breathe in.  Breathe out.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/rcm.amazon.com\/e\/cm?t=theimpulsivbu-20&#038;o=1&#038;p=8&#038;l=as1&#038;asins=0062516507&#038;fc1=000000&#038;lc1=0000ff&#038;bc1=&#038;lt1=_blank&#038;IS2=1&#038;bg1=ffffff&#038;f=ifr\" width=\"120\" height=\"240\" scrolling=\"no\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"float:right;padding-left:10px;border:none;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>Simple secret #42:  Try to think less about the people and things that bother you. <\/i><\/p>\n<p>Okay, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m clearing texas holdem from my mind.  <\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u01533104 please visit us to get your dick up or you can also get a mack over at our beauty site. or clcik this link if you are fat or wnt to seend a card.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  What the hell is this, your lazy ass?  <\/p>\n<p>If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re gonna send me comment spam, the least you can do is spell check the crap.  Texas holdem spell checks whatever he spews, why can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you?<\/p>\n<p>Relax.  Calm down.  Breathe.  Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to breathe.<\/p>\n<p><i>Simple secret #96:  Say \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So What.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/i><\/p>\n<p>So what if I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m getting comment spam from two punk asses, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll just keep deleting their comments and add another <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Word Press<\/a> plug-in.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Proper names are rigid designators.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  You know what, texas holdem, I think you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re right about this one, you F#$KIN\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 S@%TFACED B#@CH-ASS TURD.  (Okay, I could\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve spelled it out, but eh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6this is a family blog.)<\/p>\n<p>You like that name?  It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not proper.  It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not rigid.  I think it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p>Aaaah, I feel much happier now.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Item:<\/b> The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People by David Niven, Ph.D.<br \/>\n<b>Purchase Price:<\/b>  $9.56 (Amazon.com)<br \/>\n<b>Rating:<\/b>  4 out of 5<br \/>\n<b>Pros:<\/b>  An easy and fast read.  I feel much better and happier.  Inexpensive book.<br \/>\n<b>Cons:<\/b>  Comment spam sucks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122M PISSED OFF!!! Who the hell are you \u00e2\u20ac\u0153texas holdem\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153your lazy ass\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and why are you two sending me comment spam that makes absolutely no sense? \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says texas holdem. 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