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.
Apr 26, 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.
Sharing Rational Values through Great TV
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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.
How Writing Saved my Career
Do you ever feel conflicted over what career path to pursue? Do you have multiple passions or interests you’d like to work into your life? For many years, I faced this dilemma, until I took up writing.
Contra Rep. Chip Roy, Rights Don’t Come from God
In a recent debate on Second Amendment rights in the House of Representatives, Representative Chip Roy gave an impassioned defense of Americans’ right to own weapons as a means to defend themselves against potential tyranny. Unfortunately, he made a crucial mistake.
Thank You to the Heroes of Space Tourism
2021 has been a breakthrough year for space tourism. Although many rightly celebrate these impressive achievements, a large number of people in the press and on social media have criticized them, claiming the money spent on these missions would be better spent fighting poverty or climate change. These detractors make several major errors.