Cara E. Yar Khan on the Value of Courage

by Angelica Walker-WerthLifestyle

Jan 8, 2021

“Courage and confidence are practical necessities . . . courage is the practical form of being true to existence, of being true to truth, and confidence is the practical form of being...

How TOS-Con Changed My Life

by William NauenburgLifestyle

Jan 5, 2021

November 5, 2019: That was the day that changed everything for me. For the past three months, I had been working through my first semester of a graduate program to...

Five Steps for Building Lasting Habits/Routines

by Maggie BirdLifestyle

Jan 3, 2021

Author’s Note: Over the years, I have learned a lot from the work of Cal Newport, Mel Robbins, Alex Epstein, and Jean Moroney on the topic of building positive habits....

Orlando’s Christmas Gift: Two Nutcrackers and Spiritual Fuel

by Robert BegleyFeatured

Dec 31, 2020

When was the last time you leaped to your feet to applaud artists performing live in a theater? It seems like forever ago for me. That void was recently filled...

How to Make Work Something You Love

by Thomas Walker-WerthFeatured

Dec 18, 2020

For many people, “work” is a word with unpleasant associations. Children associate it with the burden of school work, which they have to do, like it or not. Many adults...

Discovering the Good: Morality, and Where It Comes From

by OSI AdminAnnouncements

Dec 7, 2020

On December 14 at 2:00 pm ET, the Ayn Rand Centre UK will host a discussion with Craig Biddle and Douglas Murray, moderated by Gloria Alvarez, on the nature and...

“Pick Yourself Up” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

by Angelica Walker-WerthFeatured

Dec 5, 2020

Performers who love what they do can invoke a pure, soul-fueling joy in their audiences. Two performers who exemplify this are Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The pair starred together...

The Value of Creative Solo Projects

by Joseph KellardFeatured

Nov 25, 2020

Producing a solo work of art that beautifies your home can leave you with a wonderful daily reminder of your abilities. I learned this after arranging photos I’d taken over...

Patrick Buggy’s Excellent Exercises for Self-Honesty

by Angelica Walker-WerthLifestyle

Nov 20, 2020

For many people, being totally honest with themselves about their lack of progress toward their goals can be extremely uncomfortable. This is the opening point Patrick Buggy makes in his...

Improve Your Life in Seconds with Mel Robbins’ 5-Second Rule

by Maggie BirdFeatured

Nov 14, 2020

Feelings are not proper guides to action, but they are a tremendous and compelling aspect of our lives. Whatever goals you are pursuing, there may be moments when you don’t...

Fantasy Sports as Life-Serving Values

by Thomas WiegandArt & Culture

Oct 27, 2020

You might think fantasy sports aren’t for you, especially if you’re not already a sports fan. But if you enjoy a challenge and want to sharpen your thinking skills, or...

Motivation from a Navy SEAL: Admiral McRaven’s Commencement Speech

by Angelica Walker-WerthLifestyle

Oct 16, 2020

In 2014, Navy Admiral William McRaven returned to his alma mater, the University of Texas, to deliver its commencement address. McRaven trained as a Navy SEAL, and he uses stories...

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