Toxic Ideas

Introduction

1 - Recreation is a Waste of Time

2 - You're Better Off When You Control Other People

3 - It's Healthy to "Blow Off Steam"

4 - Family and Friends Should Love You No Matter How You Act

5 - Kindness Will Overcome Unkindness

6 - Don't Say Things That Might Hurt Others' Feelings

7 - Perfection Should Be Your Goal

8 - Say "No" --  If You Give 'em an Inch, They'll Take a Mile

9 - Ultimatums Settle Disputes

10 - Total Honesty is the Best Policy

11 - Inconsiderate Relatives and Friends Deserve the Silent Treatment

12 - You Can Achieve Almost Anything

13 - If You Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself

14 - When Things Go Wrong, Find Someone to Blame

15 - Punishment is Good Discipline

16 - Keep Your Feelings to Yourself

17 - First Impressions Tell You What People Are Really Like

18 - Your Parents' Approval is Most Important

19 - Success and Money Lead to Happiness

20 - Once a Victim, Always a Victim

21 - Be Modest; Don't Flatter Yourself

22 - Criticism is a Good Way to Correct People's Mistakes

23 - Don't Be Selfish; Put Others First

24 - Your Spouse Should Love Your Parents and Family

25 - We All Do Our Best When We Have High Expectations

26 - It is Important to Be Liked By Everyone

27 - Problems Go Away If You Ignore Them

28 - If You Play, Play to Win

29 - Have Definite Rules for Yourself and Others

30 - Anyone Who Truly Loves You Should Know What You Need

31 - Insults Are Bound to Be Upsetting

32 - Being Hard on Yourself is Good for You

33 - An Apology Wipes the Slate Clean

34 - To Change You Must Understand the Reasons for Your Behavior

35 - Cover Your Mistakes; The Important Thing is to Be Right

36 - You Won't Go Wrong If You Follow Your Gut Feelings

37 - Life Should Be Fair

38 - Happily Married People Don't Have Sexual Feelings for Anyone Else

39 - Your Word is Your Bond; Never Break a Promise

40 - Suffering and Hard Work Build Character

Afterword