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.

Fahrenheit 451 Provides Inspiration to Create

by Angelica WerthArt & Culture

Apr 19, 2024

This dystopian classic eloquently shows the ruin that comes if we abandon intellectual pursuits for mindless pleasure.

A Simple Process to Prevent Work Overload

by Maddox LocherBusiness & Finance

Apr 18, 2024

"Most people feel best about their work the week before they go on vacation, but it’s not because of the vacation itself." — David Allen

Sharing Rational Values through Great TV 

by Thomas Walker-WerthArt & Culture

Apr 17, 2024

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.

How Not to Choose Your Career

by Martin HoossLifestyle

Apr 16, 2024

Most of my outwardly successful friends are unhappy, often without understanding the reasons why.

The Motivating Power of Positive Values

by Angelica WerthLifestyle

Apr 15, 2024

In choosing a particular goal, you may not actually be pursuing a positive value, but avoiding a disvalue.

More Scholarships for LevelUp 2024!

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncements

Apr 10, 2024

These scholarships are limited and going fast—so apply now and secure your spot for the most life-enhancing conference of the year!

How to Get More Value from Less Content

by Silas MahnerLifestyle

Apr 10, 2024

Acting on and internalizing the content you’re consuming is far more important than how much you consume.

Is There a God-Shaped Hole—or a Self-Shaped Hole?

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

Apr 10, 2024

Join Craig Biddle at LevelUp 2024 to hear him talk about the “God-shaped hole”—the idea that if you don’t believe in God and accept him into your life, you’ll be deprived of spiritual values such as meaning and purpose—and it's alternative idea: the self-shaped hole.

Optimizing Your Health for Happiness

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncements

Apr 10, 2024

At LevelUp 2024, health expert Max Lugavere will show how to optimize your nutrition, sleep, and exercise so you can live the longest, happiest, most fulfilling life possible.

Thriving Through Adversity and Trauma

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncements

Apr 10, 2024

At LevelUp 2024, David will discuss how he processed the worst loss imaginable, and worked to rebuild a life of happiness.

Sam Harris and Alex O’Connor Debate Morality

by Craig BiddleAnnouncements

Apr 4, 2024

I was delighted to see that Alex O’Connor recently debated Sam Harris about whether ethics is objective and, if so, on what grounds.