Barry Hughes
I'm a psychologist by training, but have spent most of the past ten years as a manager, trainer and administrator. I have a wide variety of interests. I've lived happily in the Southwest U.S., Midwest, and now the Bay Area. My wife and I have two grown daughters, and two dogs.
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Overconfidence in InvestingFirst of a series that discusses psychological features that can interfere with our investing success. This particular article addresses problems that can occur due to overconfidence.
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Whole Foods, Sustainable Fishing, and the Monterey Bay AquariumThis article discusses consumer choices as they impact the environment in the context of Whole Foods Market's new system for rating the sustainability of their seafood offerings.
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Network for Career SuccessDiscusses an easy and natural way to build your network of support people without resorting to attendance at "network events."
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Avoid Running InjuriesThis article discusses the frequency of running injuries, and some basic things that can be done to prevent them.
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Mental Illness in AmericaArticle summarizes recent information on the prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse in the United States.
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Harm Reduction - an Option for Alcohol and Drug AbuseThe article discussed the concept of harm reduction as a way of treating the consequences of drug and/or alcohol dependence. The article gives examples and talks about some reasons these approaches are considered controversial.
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Ben Affleck, Writer/Director Vs. Ben Affleck, ActorA discussion of whether Ben Affleck's best work has been as an actor or as a writer and director.
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Alcoholism Treatment: What to Expect from an AssessmentThis article talks about what you should be able to expect if you seek treatment from a competent professional for a possible alcohol problem.
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Military Families and Mental HealthThis article discusses the psychological impact of multiple combat deployments on our soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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How Starbucks Keeps CustomersThis article analyzes from a personal and business perspective how the Starbucks experience results in customer loyalty.
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What's at Stake in the Health Care Battle?A discussion of the consequences of the upcoming health care battle on consumers and health care providers.
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K.C. Chiefs Season Ends the Hard WayThis article discusses the Chiefs season-ending playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and what it means in terms of evaluating their progress as a team.
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Genuine Business CommunicationThis article discusses the value of being able to make small talk with people we don't know well. Some guidelines for how to communicate effectively are outlined.
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Fuel Efficient Cars Take Center StageDiscusses the new prominence of fuel efficient cars at the recent North American International Auto Show.
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Stem Cell Treatments Benefit AnimalsThis article reviews advances in the use of stem cell treatments for animals.
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Do Affirmations Really Work?Article that discusses the ways in which affirmations affect our emotions, habits and behaviors.

