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Psycho Babble People can live without

Many a self-help guru and pundit has made millions feeding off of losers that will not improve no matter what they do to improve themselves.

Most in this category are not sure of the idea of improvement or not really into the concept of changing anything.  Status quo to them is plenty good.  And frankly one should be proud of such folk - they know what they got - and don't got.  That is almost zen.  So not wanting to know more than what they got is no biggie.

But then capitalism would not work like that.  It needs the gullible and less fortunate to make a living.  So here then is a list of jumbo mumbo that I have witnessed in my short life time, that people could frankly do without.


  1. Existence of BS websites like Linkedin
  2. Likes and Recommendations from other losers that want you to return the favor of liking their new frames or the slit in their dress, or their new demotion (ALERT - change in title does not merit a 'congratulations' message)
  3. Inspirational books and tapes and CDs and speakers like Tony Robbins, Sri Sri, Deepak Chopra et al
  4. Statistics and curves, one - liners, posters and other unfathomable amount of plastic crap made in China and put on people's desks
  5. Mentors and gurus
  6. Role models and ball players
  7. All manners of gymnasiums, gym equipment, mats, pants and accouterments designed to supposedly inspire people to improve some part of their anatomy along with chemical enhancements that further the elusive goals
  8. All classes that have the words 'cardio', 'kick', 'spin', 'bikram', 'cycle' and of course 'yoga'
  9. Top 10 lists of anyone that involve glorifying already rich and famous people

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