Raising hell, living well: freedom from influence in a world where everyone wants something from you

Apology letter

A scatterbrain's note on being precise

Introduction

Under the influence. Tracks ; Picket fences ; Customs ; Bitter end

How "they" win friends & influence people. What's your favorite color? ; Make believe ; Heads bowed, eyes closed ; Megaphones & marshmallows ; Weirdos

The bad influence. Pony up ; Good on paper ; Something borrowed ; Rosy future ; Unplugged & loved

Not so easily influenced. Hanging up ; Modern bullshit ; 80's mom ; Vulnerability clickbait

Influential. Wake up ; Pick a fight ; Band together ; Make trouble

Above the influence. The "plant your flag" practice ; The "peel the onion" technique ; The "middle fish" assessment ; The "snowman" effect

Epilogue.