OSI has had a highly productive first year, full of achievements and extraordinary results. I’d like to share with you some highlights and our plans for the future. (You can make a tax-deductible contribution here.) One year ago, Sarah and I, along with our amazing...
TOS-Con 2021: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing is just two weeks away—and we invite you to join us! With more than 300 attendees, it will be the largest, most socially engaging TOS-Con to date. In addition to our stellar lineup of speakers, you’ll enjoy: A...
Today, there are more fitness programs available than you could probably use in a lifetime. Although the range of content and easier access to knowledge are massive values, it can be somewhat overwhelming to sort through all the different trainers, programs, and...
Throughout the ten-episode first season, Lasso aims through his every action to help those around him become “the best versions of themselves.”
“Ugh, I have no motivation today.” How many times have you thought, heard, or said this? Sometimes, it might seem like motivation is a mysterious force outside your control that helps you when you’re fortunate enough to have it on your side, and hinders you when...
Do you ever find yourself feeling depressed about the state of the world? Do you ever feel scared about what might happen in the future? Perhaps about COVID-19, a potential war with China, terrorism, or climate change? Do your friends often discuss how awful things...
For years, I thought momento mori (“remember death”), a common precept in Stoic philosophy, was a cynical expression. Remembering death seemed opposed to embracing life. Why focus on the end of a process I love so much? Naively, I thought this was similar to other...
Have you checked out Objective Standard Institute’s blog Level Up? How about our podcasts? Do you have ideas for improving them? You can help us create even more life-enhancing content by sharing your thoughts and ideas in our short survey. For doing so, you’ll...
I’m delighted to announce that TOS-Con 2021: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing (Boston Marriott, July 21–24) is a definite go! Effective May 29, the Massachusetts government is ending all mask mandates and limits on the number of people at gatherings....