Struggling with a Project? Try Going on a Retreat
I decided to go on a countryside retreat, and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made.
Jul 29, 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.
When the Grass Is Always Greener
As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but if we actually made the change, we’d miss what we were giving up and long to change things back. How...
The Man Bringing Rationality to Health & Fitness on Social Media
Many, if not most, health influencers are pushing one particular approach to diet and exercise. In so doing they ignore the reality that we all have different bodies, minds, and lives.
Don’t Be a Hyacinth: The Danger of Letting Others Set Your Standards
Hyacinth, rather than set her own standards for success and virtue, judges herself according to how she thinks others regard her social status.
Sharing Rational Values through Great TV
SG-1 has given us proof that there are still people out there who will make (and watch) ten seasons of a show about science and reason.
SpaceX Shows that Failure is an Essential Part of Success
I cannot wait to see Starship get through its testing phase and start flying humans into deep space.
Accepting that Your Brain’s Not Broken
I’ve studied ADHD thoroughly, and I am now positive I have it. But, ADHD brains are not broken—they simply work differently.
Five Great Life Lessons from the Music of Rush
Music can be a powerful tool for enriching our lives. It can bring us joy, or provide solace during tough times. It can inspire creativity and spark passion. Some music can also teach us valuable life lessons. This is the case with much of the work of the Canadian progressive rock band Rush.
Even The Guardian Understands Free-Market Competition
The Guardian typically publishes articles with a strong anti-capitalist bent, from calling for the nationalization of Greyhound coaches to claiming that capitalism is “killing the planet.” So it was a pleasant surprise to see a Guardian headline highlighting one of capitalism’s many great benefits, perhaps unintentionally.