This is an eye-opening introduction to Adlerian Theory. The title is pure clickbait, but the content within is intriguing and engaging.
The main idea is to rid your life of unnecessary interpersonal entaglements that hold you back from pursuing your higher goals. Set up as a Platonic dialogue between a patient master and skeptical student, the speakers discuss contradictions, hangups, presuppositions and ingrained social and mental blocks that tend to lock people up.
There is a subtle, cult-like feel of preachiness that pops up fairly often, but that doesn't detract from the gems worth grasping onto. There is nothing in the book that overtly encourages you to be disliked, and it pretty much proclaims that happiness is fleeting and unattainable. However, it does advise you to look out for manipulation attempts, both from outside and within, and highly encourages you to check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Above all, this is an extended version of the Serenity Prayer, which it cites within. By staying within yourself and not allowing outside forces you have no control over to trouble you, you can strive for peace, if not happiness.
One of Samsung's strengths as a top-flight smartphone competitor is its abilit to offer excellent devices across all price points. With the Galaxy A36 5G, they have once again demonstrated their prowess in the mid-range segment, delivering a phone that beautifully balances cutting-edge features with an accessible price tag. This device isn't just another option; it's a compelling choice for anyone seeking a robust, reliable, and feature-rich smartphone experience without venturing into flagship territory.
The first impression of the Galaxy A36 5G is one of refined elegance. Samsung has imbued it with a design that feels both modern and premium, featuring clean lines and a comfortable, ergonomic build. The choice of materials ensures a durable feel in hand, and the subtle color options give it a sophisticated look. Despite its generous screen size, the phone is well-balanced and easy to handle, making it suitable for extended use. It's clear that Samsung has paid attention to aesthetics, crafting a device that looks far more expensive than it is.
The display is, as expected from Samsung, a standout feature. The Galaxy A36 5G boasts a vibrant Super AMOLED screen that delivers stunning visuals. Colors pop with incredible richness, contrasts are deep and impactful, and the brightness levels are excellent, ensuring readability even under direct sunlight. Whether you're indulging in your favorite streaming content, browsing photos, or simply navigating through apps, the visual experience is immersive and highly enjoyable. The inclusion of 5G connectivity is a significant advantage, providing lightning-fast internet speeds for seamless streaming, gaming, and video calls, truly future-proofing your mobile experience. Notably, on the T-Mobile 5G network, the Galaxy A36 5G consistently delivers impressive performance, leveraging T-Mobile's extensive coverage for strong signals and reliable speeds, whether you're in a bustling city or a more suburban area. This ensures that your high-bandwidth activities, from video conferencing to large file downloads, are smooth and uninterrupted.
For photography enthusiasts, the camera system on the Galaxy A36 5G is remarkably capable. Samsung has equipped it with a versatile multi-lens setup that excels in various scenarios. It features a powerful 64MP main sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for sharp, steady shots, an 8MP ultra-wide lens perfect for expansive landscapes or group shots, and a 5MP macro lens allowing for creative close-up photography. On the front, a 32MP selfie camera ensures your self-portraits are always crisp and vibrant. The main sensor captures detailed and well-exposed photos with natural colors, making everyday moments look fantastic. Even in challenging low-light conditions, the camera performs admirably, thanks to intelligent processing and features like Night Mode. The overall camera experience is intuitive and reliable, empowering users to capture high-quality images with minimal effort.
Performance-wise, the Galaxy A36 5G is a smooth operator. Powered by an efficient processor and ample RAM, it handles daily tasks, demanding applications, and even graphic-intensive games with impressive fluidity. Multitasking is a breeze, with apps switching seamlessly and no noticeable slowdowns. This strong performance is complemented by Samsung's One UI, which offers a user-friendly interface with extensive customization options and a wealth of useful features. Furthermore, the battery life is truly commendable, easily lasting a full day of moderate to heavy usage, alleviating the constant worry of running out of power.
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is a highly impressive mid-range smartphone that delivers exceptional value. It combines a sleek design, a magnificent Super AMOLED display, a versatile and capable camera system, robust performance, and excellent battery life. For those seeking a well-rounded, future-ready smartphone that doesn't compromise on the essential features, the Galaxy A36 5G is an outstanding choice and a testament to Samsung's commitment to the mid-range market.
The dawn of the college football season is an incredibly upbeat and invigorating event, and the anticipation is considerably amped up now that EA has reignited its annual college football sim, buttressed with authentic players instead of the generic versions from days of yore. The presence of "EA Sports NCAA Football 26" on your hard drive means that it won't be long until America's touchstone sport is back in action.
Due out Thursday, the game builds considerably on the impressive base of last year's long awaited series reboot, EA Sports NCAA Football 25. The most notable addition is head coaches. Other than the notable absence of high-profile coaches Deion Sanders of Colorado and North Carolina's Bill Belichick, all of the notable honchos are here, and their presence makes the game feel that much more authentic.
Last year's game made its name by absorbing the sights, sounds, traditions and chants from just about all recognizable programs, but there is always room for improvement and expansion. The dev team took that to heart, adding a ludicrous amount of detail, including 34 new mascots, 88 new marching band tunes and loads of new player gestures, animations and celebrations.
Unique flourishes abound, including the Oklahoma Sooner Schooner, Georgia's Savage Pads, the TCU Frog Horn, and, most importantly to me, Arizona's Turnover Sword, a cactus-shaped weapon that players pull out to celebrate a recovered fumble or interception.
Everything that made last year's game such a breakout hit is not only back, but refined and bettered by a year of fine-tuning, player feedback and innovations. Each team is bolstered with its own formations, playbook, playcalling tendencies and substitution patterns. I'm a stat nerd, and I appreciated the dev team's adherence to tradition, drawing on more than a century and half of statistics and records to inform the commentary and graphic stat flashing that bolster the presentation.
Dynasty Mode gets rivalry-protected matchups to make the schedule generation more realistic, and Trophy Room allows you to collect and store all sorts of accolades you earn on the gridiron. Road to Glory, Play Now and Road to the College Football Playoff allow you to test out your skills in quick-hit or long-game ambitions. Crossplay evens the playing field between Xbox and PlayStation gamers, expanding the opponent base and obliterating the tribal line that separates console loyalists.
A new physics system emulates real-life wear and tear on players, emphasizing the tax that a game and season can take on starters. Offseason, there is a major emphasis on recruiting from the transfer portal and making use of NIL treasure troves to satisfy star prospects from other schools, as well as keeping those on your roster satisfied.
With a fine-tuned ear for the pageantry, rivalries, action and excitement that makes the college game stand out in pop culture, "EA Sports NCAA Football 26" is yet another resounding success for the revitalized franchise. I relished the time I've spent with the game, and look forward to returning every week throughout the season as I relive the highlights I watched on Saturdays and try to make right everything that went wrong for my poor Wildcats.
Michael B. Jordan thrives in a dual role as twim brothers who face down a supernatural small-twon menace. Director Ryan Coogler crafts an elevated horror film that deals with themes of cultural clas,hes socioeconomic disadvantage and religious repression in an intricate and action-packed tale. The dynamite cast includes Halee Steinfield, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell and Wunmi Mosaku. The film is one of the best-reviewed and highest-grossing horror movies in history, and seems a lock to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Extras include a slew of making-of and thematic breakdown featurettes, including "Dacing with the Devil: The Making of 'Sinners'," "Thicker than Blood," "Blues in the Night," "Spirits in the Deep South" and "The Wages of Sin: The Creature FX of 'Sinners.'" There are also deleted scenes on which to feast.
The smartphone market is a fiercely competitive arena, with manufacturers constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Samsung has consistently been at the forefront of this innovation, and with the release of the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung's engineers show they are capable of expanding their vision while shrinking the width of the lithe device.
From the moment you lay eyes on the Galaxy S25 Edge, its design captivates. Samsung has refined its signature Edge aesthetic, making the curves even more elegant and the device feel incredibly ergonomic in hand. The premium materials – a robust, yet lightweight frame and the latest generation of Gorilla Glass – contribute to a luxurious feel that exudes quality. The subtle refinements in button placement and the seamless integration of the camera module into the overall design speak volumes about the meticulous attention to detail. It's a phone that looks as good as it feels, a true piece of modern art that fits comfortably in your palm.
The display, as expected from Samsung, is nothing short of breathtaking. The Dynamic AMOLED 3X panel on the S25 Edge is a visual feast, boasting unparalleled color accuracy, incredible brightness, and deep, inky blacks. Whether you're streaming high-resolution videos, browsing vibrant photo galleries, or simply navigating the UI, every pixel pops with stunning clarity. The adaptive refresh rate, now even more intelligent, ensures buttery-smooth scrolling and responsiveness while efficiently conserving battery life. The Edge itself isn't just a design flourish; it subtly enhances the viewing experience, making content feel like it spills over the sides, drawing you deeper into what you're watching.
Photography enthusiasts will find the camera system on the Galaxy S25 Edge to be a revelation. Samsung has taken an already excellent setup and elevated it to new heights. The main sensor captures an astonishing amount of detail and dynamic range, even in challenging lighting conditions. Low-light performance is particularly impressive, producing bright, clear, and noise-free images that rival dedicated cameras. The versatility offered by the enhanced ultra-wide lens and the improved telephoto capabilities means you're always equipped to capture the perfect shot, no matter the scenario. Features like advanced AI scene optimization and refined video stabilization make capturing professional-grade content effortless.
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Edge is a powerhouse. Equipped with the latest generation processor and ample RAM, it handles everything from demanding games to intensive multitasking with remarkable ease on T-Mobile's remarkably fast 5G network. Apps launch instantly, transitions are fluid, and there's never a hint of lag. This raw power is complemented by Samsung's optimized software, providing a user experience that is both intuitive and highly customizable. And despite its powerful components, the battery life is surprisingly robust. Samsung has clearly worked wonders on efficiency, ensuring that the S25 Edge can comfortably last a full day of heavy usage, and often beyond, alleviating the common smartphone anxiety of constantly searching for a charger.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a triumph of mobile engineering. It combines a stunning, refined design with an unparalleled display, a class-leading camera system, and blistering performance, all wrapped up in a package that offers excellent battery longevity. It's a device that exceeds expectations, proving itself to be an investment that will undoubtedly bring joy and productivity for years to come.
Jonathan Franzen continues to establish himself as one of the definitive literary voices of his generation. "Crossroads" delves into the psychological angst of growing up and raising children amid a hypocrisy-laden structure in a time of tremendous cultural upheaval. Like Franzen's "The Corrections" and "Freedom," the writing pulses with rich dialogue, fascinating character development and sly cultural insifght.
Set in 1970s small-town Illinois, "Crossroads" centers around a family whose father is a minister at a powerful church. In addition to its numerous other connotations, the title serves as the name of the edgy youth group, which shepherds teens into channels of emotional expression and spiritual searches as a distraction from the allure of drugs and booze.
I was captivated throughout. Franzen's characters are all dense and soulful, and his writing shifts to guide you toward sensing their yearnings and drives as you see similar situations from differing perspectives. His clever narrative design allows for sudden flashbacks, insightful streams of consciousness and distanced, third-person bridges that allow you to lose yourself in his steady, confident storytelling.
Arresting themes emerge, as the parents and childrens come of age in intertwining paths. Deception, trust, religious-driven masking of psychological issues and sexual repression. It all flows naturally, with arresting storytelling threads pulling you along at high speed.
The first part of a proposed trilogy, "Crossroads" was a tantalizing effort, and by far my favorite of Franzen's considerable roster of novels thus far.
"A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical," is the Neil Diamond retrospective you didn't realize how much you needed it.
Boasting electric choreography, stunning song and dance numbers and an overpowering energy that captures the spirit of Diamond's many incarnations over the decades, the musical serves as a glorious celebration of all things Diamond.
Borrowing its title from Diamond's 1976 album, the jukebox musical runs through the highlights of the rock star's catalogue, dating from his early days as a songwriter for the Monkees.
A loose, somewhat weak framework has a modern-day Diamond talking to a psychiatrist, who tries to psychoanalyze Diamond via his song lyrics. No matter, whatever excuse to pump "Coming to America" and "Sweet Caroline" into the crowd multiple times is an inherent win.
The entire enterprise is clearly a well-earned Diamond ego trip, careful to touch on controversial aspects of his life while glorifying in his many successes. On multiple occasions, Diamond humblebrags that he drew more fans and outsold Elvis.
A musical like this is only as good as the actor cast as Neil Diamond, and this production thrives on the back of Joe Caskey, who fills in admirably for Nick Fradiani, the 2015 "American Idol" champ. Thriving with a charisma that echoes off the rafters, the electric Caskey seizes ownership of the crowd with a voice that, in the words of the book, sounds like gravel wrapped in velvet.
Most of the musical's most powerful moments belong to Fradiani, with a share going to his present-day counterpart, Robert Westenberg, but arguably the most powerful performance belongs to Hannah Jewl Kohn, a Disney princess musical national tour vet who thrives as Marcia Murphey, Diamond's second wife, and delivers a showstopper with a stunning rendition of "Forever in Blue Jeans."
Buttressed by an impressive ensemble that includes the likes of Zoe Maloney, Vanessa Aurora Sierra and Tasheim Ramsey Pack, who run through costume changes and shifting dance styles like wildfire, the show rarely loses its sense of headlong momentum.
The crowd-pleasing bows, which enlist the audience to sing along to a pair of Diamond's grandest smashes, sends the production off in thunderous delight, with the soundtrack shifting to the beautiful noise of unbridled cheering and applause.
"A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" plays through June 29 at Centennial Hall. Buy tickets here.
Now that the likes of Sonic and Mario have shattered the curse of video games adapted to movies, "A Minecraft Movie" takes the ball and runs with it. Filled with clever gags, abundant fan service and original music by lead Jack Black, the film is more fun than it has any right to be. A spiritual successor to "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre," the film bears director Jared Hess's signature penchant for absurdist satire. Jason Momoa, Roy Lee, Job Berg, Mary Parent and Jill Messick round out the cast, which complements Black's manic style.
Extras include a slew of featurettes, including "Building the World of Minecraft Block Party," "Creepers, Zombies and Endermen Oh My!," "A Minecraft Movie: Block Beats," "A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals" and "Marlene + Nitwit."
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi
