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A User's Manual for the Human Experience

A User's Manual for the Human Experience

Michael W. Dean

Learn to block and delete idiots from your life. Remove addiction to bad people, drugs, alcohol, government and more (WITHOUT MEETINGS!) Then use your new-found time and energy to MAKE A LIVING DOING WHAT YOU LOVE, like the author does. A USER'S MANUAL FOR THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE is a libertarian manifesto for getting healthy, getting brilliant, maximizing potential and changing the world. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: "Part intellectual memoir, part self-help book. Michael W. Dean's Practical Emotional Self-Defense (PESD) techniques flow from a wealth of life experiences, both positive and negative. 'The Only Two Rules in Life' have some radical, refreshing implications." --Jason Sorens, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY), founder of the Free State Project "You owe yourself the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and put yourself in the court with this modern-day Socrates." --Pastor Kenneth V. Blanchard, Sr., author of Black Man with a Gun “I knew Michael Dean back in the day, when he was a 19-year-old punk rocker with an appetite for self-destruction. I honestly didn’t think he’d live to be 30. But guess what? It turns out that Michael isn’t just a survivor; he’s a survivor who’s learned how to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness after recovery. For everyone who wants to know how to stay sane, develop a great work ethic, and make a mark on the world, Michael Dean has a great story to tell." --Professor Michael Bérubé, Ph.D. (Penn State), author of What’s Liberal About the Liberal Arts? and Life as We Know It ABOUT THE AUTHOR: An anagram for "Michael Dean" is "Deal Machine," and that truly fits. Dean never sits on his laurels, and he's constantly working hard and well in new directions. Michael Wareham Dean is the author of the books "$30 Film School", "$30 Music School", "$30 Writing School", "Starving in the Company of Beautiful Women", "The Simple Pleasures of a Complex Girl", "DIY NOW! Digital Audio" and "YouTube: an Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts." He runs the libertarian pop-culture blog, Stink Fight. Michael directed the films "Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow" and "D.I.Y. or DIE: How to Survive as an Independent Artist." Michael played guitar in the band The Beef People. He sang and played bass in Baby Opaque and Bomb (Warner Brothers). Michael W. Dean and his wife Debra Jean Dean are both professional voiceover artists, and also run The Nestlandia Institute, a think tank. They live in an undisclosed location in Southern California with their three cats. They plan to move to a farm in rural Wyoming this fall.
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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 17 - LETTER TO A YOUNG ME.

AUMftHE 17 - LETTER TO A YOUNG ME.

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08/10/09 • 31 min

Here the author goes BRAVELY AND SWEETLY INTO THE PAST. He sits down with his morning coffee at age 44 and writes a wise and loving letter to himself at 22 (knowing full well that himself at 22 wouldn't listen to what "some old guy" has to say!). We end this chapter (and the book) with the author at age 44 receiving a wise and loving letter from the future, from himself at age 60. The author at 44 actually DOES listen to some of that. Then the author and his wife sit down and tell you the wonderful things predicted in the book that have actually HAPPENED by LIVING THE BOOK since the book came out! And THAT'S ALL FOLKS! (But stay tuned for TWO BONUS EPISODES, MP3s of the full songs by the author used in excerpt in the intro and outro of each episode.)

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 10.5 - Hardcore Recovery Without Meetings, second half of chapter.
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07/07/09 • 34 min

Dealing with death. Is something "God's Will"? Prayer. Pet therapy. The stunning majesty of cats and the healing power of beasts. How can you be sad? More ways of changing your ways. The uselessness of opinions. CUTTING OFF DAMAGED GOODS. Dealing with liars. If you falter, do not feel defeated, life is a moving target. My average day sober is far better than my average day loaded.

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 01 - Greetings Eager Seeker

AUMftHE 01 - Greetings Eager Seeker

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05/20/09 • 17 min

FOREWORD by Pastor Kenneth V. Blanchard, Sr., read by the good pastor. A hip Baptist preacher tells you why you don't have to be afraid of Michael Dean, even though Michael doesn't believe in Christ. And you also needn't be afraid that Michael believes in SOMETHING if you believe in NOTHING. This ain't about changing your mind, it's about improving your life. CHAPTER ONE, Greetings Eager Seeker, read by the author, Michael W. Dean. Michael explains what you're in for (it's all good!), how he teaches (more like a friend sitting next to you than like a textbook), and what this book is about (cutting deadwood out of your life, getting rid of bad patterns, habits, and people. Then we teach you how to work smarter once you’ve cleaned house).

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - Last Episode! Bonus 2 of 2: MP3 of 1992 Bomb song "Lucy in the Sky with Desi."
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08/20/09 • 4 min

THE END OF THIS PODIOBOOK! Bonus two of two: MP3 of 1992 Bomb song "Lucy in the Sky with Desi." Written by Michael W. Dean, Jay Crawford, Tony Fag, Doug Hilsinger. Lead vocals and bass guitar, Michael W. Dean. Website for the band Bomb: http://www.hitsofacid.com
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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - Bonus one of two: MP3 of 1992 Bomb song "Power of Suggestion."
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08/18/09 • 5 min

Bonus one of two: MP3 of 1992 Bomb song "Power of Suggestion." Written by Michael W. Dean, Jay Crawford, Tony Fag, Doug Hilsinger. Lead vocals and bass guitar, Michael W. Dean. Website for the band Bomb: http://www.hitsofacid.com
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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 16 - Organization Building - New Uses For Old Tools.

AUMftHE 16 - Organization Building - New Uses For Old Tools.

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08/06/09 • 25 min

"Group-dynamic games" are exercises where a "team building consultant" is hired to come into a company for a few days and lead employees through problem-solving exercises. The goal is to try and learn to work together more effectively. WE AREN'T GOING TO DO THAT. WE AREN'T PLAYING GAMES HERE. This is THE REAL DEAL. ORGANIZATION BUILDING is more about working with simple voluntary bylaws from the beginning. Using The Only Two Rules in Life with AA's 12 Traditions can be very effective for Org Building.

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 15 - Make a Living Doing What You Love.

AUMftHE 15 - Make a Living Doing What You Love.

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08/03/09 • 39 min

This chapter describes how the author came to make a living doing what he loves. Here we teach you how to love, rather than dread, waking up each day. It's all about making your mark without stepping on toes, now that you know how to keep the toes of others off yours.

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 14.5 - The Dean One-Page Plan

AUMftHE 14.5 - The Dean One-Page Plan

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08/01/09 • 18 min

Learn to be a light-on-your-feet WORK NINJA with the simplest time-management system in the world. And it's free, doesn't require ongoing software or seminars, and best of all, you can start doing it RIGHT NOW.

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 14 - Time Management for Calm and Profit.

AUMftHE 14 - Time Management for Calm and Profit.

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07/30/09 • 38 min

In this chapter, I'm going to give you some more of my patented work philosophy - some "punk rock cheerleading." Then we'll get down to business with some serious step-by-step time-management ideas (including The Dean One-Page Plan). You could skip the theory part and go straight to THE PLAN, but you know by now how I work, so you know I think it's all equally important. Besides, I'll also make sure it's all FUN.

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A User's Manual for the Human Experience - AUMftHE 13 - Work Smarter

AUMftHE 13 - Work Smarter

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07/23/09 • 41 min

PART TWO OF BOOK: AMP

This is where we step out of "get rid of weenies" mode and step into "now that you've got your life more in order, let's do something with it."

Learn to focus your drive and focus like a quantum laser. Here Michael W. Dean shares the techniques that have made him an in-demand modern renaissance man. You'll learn to apply these same techniques in your life.

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How many episodes does A User's Manual for the Human Experience have?

A User's Manual for the Human Experience currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does A User's Manual for the Human Experience cover?

The podcast is about Genius, Health & Fitness, Sex, Management, Selfhelp, Experience, Michael, Libertarian, Humor, Podcasts, Freedom, Time, Recovery, Business, Paul and Life.

What is the most popular episode on A User's Manual for the Human Experience?

The episode title 'Bonus one of two: MP3 of 1992 Bomb song "Power of Suggestion."' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A User's Manual for the Human Experience?

The average episode length on A User's Manual for the Human Experience is 30 minutes.

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Episodes of A User's Manual for the Human Experience are typically released every 3 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of A User's Manual for the Human Experience?

The first episode of A User's Manual for the Human Experience was released on May 20, 2009.

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