Why I Used to Skip School Every Day
A podcast episode has helped me finally understand why I used to skip class every day and go exploring instead.
Oct 30, 2024
Thomas Walker-Werth
Thomas Walker-Werth is associate editor at The Objective Standard, and a fellow at both Objective Standard Institute and Foundation for Economic Education. He is currently writing his first full-length book, Reason for Living: A Rational, Fact-Based Approach to Living Your Best Life. See more of his work at www.walker-werth.com.
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