Announcements

The LevelUp 2023 Program Is Announced!

Jackson Upmann

The program for LevelUp 2023 has been posted. Register now for your chance to learn from and engage with world-class thinkers on philosophy, self-development, cultural issues, politics, and the arts.

2 min Feb 23, 2023

Health

How to Take a Stronger Stand for Your Health

Justin Bennett

Looking after your health is vitally important. Your life depends on it, and falling into ill health can affect your ability to do the things you love. But looking after your health is about much more than regular check-ups with the doctor.

4 min Jan 23, 2023

Lifestyle

Why I Dropped Out of College

Jackson Upmann

I recently dropped out of college—even though I was an excellent student. I went to the best school in my state, University of Wisconsin, Madison, where I scored a cumulative 96 percent in all my classes and was a year ahead. Why would I leave such a “good” situation?

5 min Dec 29, 2022

Art & Culture

Three Uplifting Songs for Loving Life

Angelica Werth

Music can inspire us, comfort us, and cheer us up. If you want to live a life that’s bursting with joy, it helps to have upbeat songs for loving life on your playlist. To that end, I’m sharing three of my favorites that celebrate life.

3 min Dec 15, 2022

Announcements

Objective Standard Institute’s Terrific 2022

Craig Biddle

Objective Standard Institute (OSI) has had a wonderfully productive year teaching the rising generation about the importance of philosophy, principles of Objectivism, and related ideas for living fully and advancing liberty.

14 min Nov 30, 2022

Art & Culture

Glen Miller: American Musical Icon

Sally Morem

Glenn Miller was a revolutionary bandleader and an American patriot. He defined an era of America’s big band brilliance with beautiful melodies and irresistible energy. 

6 min Oct 9, 2022

Lifestyle

Improve Relationships, Teams, and Communication with Radical Candor

Angelica Werth

“Care personally, challenge directly.” These are the basic ideas that management coach Kim Scott suggests for being what she calls “radically candid,” a method of being honest and compassionate, especially when it comes to giving feedback. Her book Radical Candor is aimed at corporate managers, but most of its advice is applicable to any relationship.

5 min Sep 8, 2022

Art & Culture

Five Great Life Lessons from the Music of Rush

Thomas Walker-Werth

Music can be a powerful tool for enriching our lives. It can bring us joy, or provide solace during tough times. It can inspire creativity and spark passion. Some music can also teach us valuable life lessons. This is the case with much of the work of the Canadian progressive rock band Rush.

6 min Sep 4, 2022

Lifestyle

Pushing Forward with “Extreme Ownership”

Thomas Ricucci

Are you experiencing leadership challenges at work–with employees, supervisors, or peers–and seeking examples of what excellence looks like? Or maybe you’re looking for motivation or inspiration to get you through difficult moments in your life, or simply to keep pushing forward. If so, then perhaps “Jocko Podcast” is for you.

3 min Aug 4, 2022