One of the biggest-selling books of the year is a self-help tome called "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins.  The central theme is we should stop trying to control others and concentrate on being better individuals.

 

Now, the last self-help book I bought ... wait...I never read one.  That's because I am beyond help.  I live in a zone of self-reliance using a philosophy based upon Judeo-Christian philosophy and situation ethics, which requires experience, not introspection.  So, I don't believe Mel Robbins can help me.  Mel Brooks, yes.  I need as many laughs as I can get.

 

The Robbins book is similar to one based on Asian philosophy entitled "Do Nothing." Same approach.  Many people will disappoint you; nothing you can do but absorb it.  Don't make yourself crazy.

 

I understand.  However, I dissent. Improving yourself is important, but so is confronting miscreants.  There is some wisdom in not sweating the small stuff, another long-ago book.  Ignoring negativity when it doesn't much matter is smart.

 

One personal example.  The corruption of the American media drives me nuts.  I probably mention it far too much.  The deteriorating press has actually made me a ton of money as my independent news presentation is prospering.  Mel Robbins might scold me for focusing on the corruption because it has made me stronger.  But I can't ignore it.

 

Fifty years in a profession will do that. I'm not letting them, Mel.  I'm calling them out!

 

See you this evening for the No Spin News.