A large part of this is: resist social pressure.

Great advice if you live in a highly homogeneous society. Or even in 1970's America. But like many things, it's time to hit the brakes. Yes, application of these principles leads some people to free themselves from, say, their parents' unreasonable expectations. But others are empowered to engage in much anti-social behavior -- behavior that is gradually eroding our communities.

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