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- Articles about ideas for loving life or defending freedom
- Reviews of books, podcasts, or videos you find valuable
- Personal-development tips, strategies, or tactics
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Contributors here offer their own ideas, which do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or managers of OSI.
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SL: TOS-Con 2022—in the Arctic Circle?
Here’s what attendees have said about TOS-Con 2021: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing. “This conference was a rejuvenating and intellectually stimulating experience unlike anything I've ever encountered. If you told me the next TOS-Con would be held on a...
Fostering Curiosity to Reach Your Potential
Knowledge is the compound interest of curiosity. —James Clear Curiosity is often associated with children; they love to explore, touch things, experiment, and ask, “Why?” They regard the world as a fascinating, exotic place, full of mysteries and wonders. This...
Integration and Flourishing
TOS-Con is just a week away and, as always, it’s been a heck of a process putting it together. But man is it together! As in: integrated. This conference will be a massive integration of fundamental philosophic principles, vital truths for understanding and...
Yet Another Reason to Come to TOS-Con: The Food!
There are many reasons to be excited about TOS-Con 2021, from the excellent talks to the gorgeous location on the Charles River, from the evening concert to the hundreds of like-minded people you’ll meet. But here’s one more you...
Staying on Track: Bodybuilder Ashley Kaltwasser’s Lessons for Success
Watching someone put in the work to achieve her dreams can inspire us to ambitiously reach our own by showing us what is possible. Three-time Miss Bikini Olympia, Ashley Kaltwasser, is one such person. With no sign of slowing down, Kaltwasser is swiftly approaching...
Level Up is a forum for sharing ideas and values that you find interesting, enjoyable, or useful toward flourishing. We invite you to submit:
- Articles about ideas for loving life or defending freedom
- Reviews of books, podcasts, or videos you find valuable
- Personal-development tips, strategies, or tactics
Submissions are moderated for alignment with the purpose of the blog and may be edited for clarity and brevity. Read submission guidelines here.
Contributors here offer their own ideas, which do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or managers of OSI.
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Two Inspiring Individualistic Songs to Live By
I’ve long known that in order to achieve happiness I had to pursue my own values and live by my own judgment. But I had moments of discouragement when I...
The Source and Value of Self-esteem
Having good self-esteem is essential to being happy with your life. How can you be happy if you don’t have a good opinion of yourself? But developing and...
Unstoppable Momentum: The Music of Joe Satriani
When the fourteen-year-old Joe Satriani learned, during high school football practice in 1970, of the passing of his musical hero Jimi Hendrix, he walked...
Sales Mastermind Lessons for Non-Sales People
I’m not a professional salesperson, but I recently learned some sales lessons that can be helpful even for non-sales people. I needed help on a pitch email...
For Maximum Success, “Eat That Frog”
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed with a project or task that you don't even know where to start? This often leads to procrastination. But if you sit down...
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