On Solid Ground – Latest Blog Posts
How Focusing on Numbers Can Hurt Your Content
Followers, likes, and dollars are some of the numbers that creators focus on when creating content. But at what cost? And what’s the alternative?
Habits That Help You Leverage Creative Impulsivity
Sometimes inspiration comes easily. Other times, not so much. What would happen if you took full advantage of all the times you were inspired?
What Is GOOD Music?
Is pop music getting worse? Two of YouTube’s most popular music critics—Rick Beato and Anthony Fantano—disagree, but neither offers any explicit standard for distinguishing good from bad music.
The Fundamental Flaw Undermining “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”
The book provides a standout example of the essential importance of being critical and paying close attention to the ideas implicit in books on self-improvement and good living, not just their surface-level advice.
“The Emperor’s Soul” by Brandon Sanderson
How would you go about learning everything about somebody else’s soul—without speaking with the person?
Is Morality Objective? Responding to YOUR Questions
In my latest episode of Under Standing, I address several good questions (plus a priceless one!) about my LevelUp debate with Alex O’Connor.
Responding to the UK Riots
I explain how the recent UK riots were based on lies, legitimate grievances, and why political violence has no place anywhere, let alone a Western country.
Does Abortion Violate Rights?
We published Angel Walker-Werth's video on whether abortion violates rights to the OSI YouTube Channel.
Learn the Morality for Loving Life
Deep dive into the ground-breaking essays of The Virtue of Selfishness and level up with the morality for loving life.