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18 Questions That Everyone's Too Afraid to Ask

Leigh Newman comes up with the intimidating but crucial ideas we all need to examine. Take the plunge. It may change your life.
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Ah, inner rage. It feels cathartic for a little while, especially when you're making complex but incredibly insightful points with lots of subpoints and bullets and footnotes. But after a while, the process blackens the mind. What would happen if you dealt with your anger beyond the silent borders of your brain? This doesn't necessarily require a confrontation with the object of your fury. It means figuring out why you're so angry with her (or him) and why you feel you can't bring it up.

Note: This directive applies even if the person you're yelling at is yourself.
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Published 01/26/2012
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