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The Nonsense of Dr. Phil's Rules
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12:24 - 13:23 (00:58)

The deliberate wording of Dr. Phil's rules makes it understandable why people might fall for them, but they are essentially transparent nonsense. Some of his rules might be innocuous, but others, such as the 'create your own experiences' rule, can be more sinister.

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