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- Articles about ideas for loving life or defending freedom
- Reviews of books, podcasts, or videos you find valuable
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Contributors here offer their own ideas, which do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or managers of OSI.
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How We Strengthened Our Relationship in Times of Lockdown
We had just started our long-distance relationship when governments closed borders in response to COVID-19—with one of us in the United States and the other in the UK. The pandemic and the lockdowns imposed in response to it could not have come at a worse time for...
God vs. Ayn Rand: A Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager and Craig Biddle
Craig Biddle recently joined Dennis Prager for a wide-ranging discussion about religion, Objectivism, and American values. This is the conversation our culture needs to have—and a model of the civility with which we need to have it. Check out the video, and share...
Introducing OSI’s Republic of Letters
I’m excited to announce Objective Standard Institute’s brand new “Republic of Letters.” This is a meetup group for active writers who have taken (or are taking) one of OSI’s writing courses or have published an article with The Objective Standard. I will host...
Cal Newport to Speak at TOS-Con 2021
Exciting news! Cal Newport—author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and the forthcoming A World Without Email—has joined the roster for TOS-Con 2021, this July in Boston. In his talk, "Your Superpower for Success in a Distracted World," Dr. Newport will discuss...
Maximizing Your Creativity with Productive Meditation
Deep Work: “Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.” —Cal Newport What if you could produce...
Level Up is a forum for sharing ideas and values that you find interesting, enjoyable, or useful toward flourishing. We invite you to submit:
- Articles about ideas for loving life or defending freedom
- Reviews of books, podcasts, or videos you find valuable
- Personal-development tips, strategies, or tactics
Submissions are moderated for alignment with the purpose of the blog and may be edited for clarity and brevity. Read submission guidelines here.
Contributors here offer their own ideas, which do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or managers of OSI.
Featured Posts
Orlando’s Christmas Gift: Two Nutcrackers and Spiritual Fuel
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...
How to Make Work Something You Love
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...
“Pick Yourself Up” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
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...
The Value of Creative Solo Projects
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...
Improve Your Life in Seconds with Mel Robbins’ 5-Second Rule
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...
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