As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but if we actually made the change, we’d miss what we were giving up and long to change things back. How do you override the “grass is always greener” effect and make an objective assessment of which choice is right for you? Organizing your values can help you do this. I cover this connection in my latest Substack post.
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In her new Substack post, Angel discusses Northanger Abbey—a light, fun story about an innocent girl, captivated by Gothic tales, who begins to learn how the “real world” works and how to recognize people’s less-than-innocent motives.
OSI advanced its mission—and your values—beautifully in 2024. Here are some highlights of our projects and programs throughout the year.
Andrew Bernstein explores what truly defines a culture—and how to judge one with honesty and fairness.
Kiyah shared how she broke free from wokeness, religion, and gender ideology by “checking her premises” against reality.