Entitlement

The New Epidemic: Entitlitus

Mark Olmsted | Posted 10.27.2009 | Media

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Mark Olmsted

The desire for notoriety is as old as humanity; we confuse a lot of attention with a lot of love. But recently people seem to be unable to distinguish between wanting it and earning it.

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In Dependence Day 2009

Larry Gellman | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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Larry Gellman

We have never been more reliant on the generosity of others and less able to act like grown-ups and fend for ourselves than any time since the Revolution.

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Caroline Kennedy Hires Joe Lieberman "Fixer" Josh Isay

Jane Hamsher | Posted 01.16.2009 | Politics

Read More: Election 2008 Coverage, Josh Isay, Joe Lieberman, Entitlement, Kennedy Scandal, New York Senate Seat, Cult of Personality, Caroline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy Senate Seat, Politics News
Jane Hamsher

Kennedy's first move was to pick up the phone and start working the elites, then hire a political fixer whose specialty is deceiving voters.

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How To Tame Your "Inner Brat"

Alex Pattakos | Posted 01.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Inner Child, The Inner Life, Attitude, Meaning, Communication, Living With Meaning, Alex Pattakos, Viktor Frankl, Entitlement, Crisis, Dereflection, Living News
Alex Pattakos

Consider this: as consumers in a highly-technical society, we have come to expect efficiency and convenience, as well as instant gratification and quick turnarounds.

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What John Edward's Actions Says to Today's Teens

Tina Wells | Posted 09.19.2008 | Living

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Tina Wells

I believe Edward's behavior perpetuates that sense of entitlement that so many of tweens and teens are already developing.

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"I'm not an Adultolescent!"

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.23.2008 | Living

Read More: Stereotypes, The Balanced Life, Instant Gratification, Gen Y Work, Gen Y, Twenty-Something Advice, Adultolesence, Work-Life Balance, Entitlement, Living News
Christine Hassler

I read your posts about adultolescents. As a hard-working member of Gen Y, I feel like I have to overcome a lot of stereotypes like the carefree, irr...

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