Philosophy For Flourishing
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Philosophy for Flourishing, a podcast of OSI, explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Jon Hersey and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.
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How Ayn Rand Got So Much Right
October 19, 2020 17:18 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBRecently, a friend asked me, “If philosophers have been trying to resolve fundamental questions for centuries and have come up short, why do you think Ayn Rand got so much right?” This is a helpful question because it focuses our attention on the difference(s) that set Objectivism apart from other philosophies. Get your free copy of Loving Life here: https://objectivestandard.org/lovinglife Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Fac...
Isaac Morehouse on College Alternatives and Career Development
October 08, 2020 14:56 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBPraxis and Crash founder Isaac Morehouse discusses the gulf between the needs of employers and the abilities of entry-level applicants—and how to bridge that gap without spending four-plus years and tens of thousands of dollars on college. Get your free copy of Loving Life here: https://objectivestandard.org/lovinglife Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitt...
How to Make Better Decisions
September 16, 2020 17:44 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBMaking good decisions can be tough, and for some of us, making certain decisions can feel like torture. Here are some ideas for more easily distinguishing what options will best serve your life. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/ Email Jon at jon@objectivesta...
The Secular Source and Selfish Nature of Objective Morality
September 09, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBWhat does it mean to be “a good person”? Is morality an arbitrary social convention, a decree from on high, or a recognition of and respect for man’s nature? Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/ Email Jon at [email protected] with questions, comments, ...
Bookending Your Day: A Powerful Routine for Priming Your Mind
September 09, 2020 14:01 - 26 minutes - 60 MBHere’s a simple yet effective routine for focusing your mind on the good and getting more out of life. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://
Bookending Your Day: A Powerful Routine for Priming Your Mind | Philosophy for Flourishing, Episode 12
September 09, 2020 14:01 - 26 minutes - 60 MBHere’s a simple yet effective routine for focusing your mind on the good and getting more out of life. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://
Working from Home: Designing an Environment for Increased Productivity
August 19, 2020 17:25 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBI’ve been working from home for years, but it wasn’t until late last year that I realized that my environment was working against me. Rearranging my workspace not only made me more productive, it enhanced my personal life as well. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute...
Episode 11 - Working from Home: Designing an Environment for Increased Productivity
August 19, 2020 17:25 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBI’ve been working from home for years, but it wasn’t until late last year that I realized that my environment was working against me. Rearranging my workspace not only made me more productive, it enhanced my personal life as well. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute...
The 1619 Project Versus Freedom and Flourishing, with Phil Magness
August 13, 2020 14:46 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBNorthern capitalists of the 19th century—in addition to creating life-serving products and technologies—joined and financed America’s abolitionist movement, while southern planters preached that slavery was “the beau ideal of Communism.” Yet, today, cultural commentators—most notably, contributors to The New York Times 1619 Project—argue that the remnants of capitalism left in our mixed economy are the residue of slavery in America. With the help of Phil Magness, senior research fellow at th...
Episode 10 - The 1619 Project Versus Freedom and Flourishing, with Phil Magness
August 13, 2020 14:46 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBNorthern capitalists of the 19th century—in addition to creating life-serving products and technologies—joined and financed America’s abolitionist movement, while southern planters preached that slavery was “the beau ideal of Communism.” Yet, today, cultural commentators—most notably, contributors to The New York Times 1619 Project—argue that the remnants of capitalism left in our mixed economy are the residue of slavery in America. With the help of Phil Magness, senior research fellow at th...
Episode 9 - Failure: A Secret Strategy for Success
July 29, 2020 18:28 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIf failure can be avoided at all, it is only by setting your most ambitious goals on some mental shelf and allowing them to gather dust. At some point, everyone who tries fails. What distinguishes successful people from the rest is that they view failures as experiments. They learn, refine, and continue. When they achieve their initial goal, they set a more ambitious one and begin the process all over. Failure, they recognize, is an essential part of success. Subscribe in Apple Podcas...
Failure: A Secret Strategy for Success
July 29, 2020 18:28 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIf failure can be avoided at all, it is only by setting your most ambitious goals on some mental shelf and allowing them to gather dust. At some point, everyone who tries fails. What distinguishes successful people from the rest is that they view failures as experiments. They learn, refine, and continue. When they achieve their initial goal, they set a more ambitious one and begin the process all over. Failure, they recognize, is an essential part of success. Subscribe in Apple Podcas...
Being Grateful and Avoiding Gratitude Traps, with Dr. Ellen Kenner
July 22, 2020 19:33 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBGratitude, properly understood and practiced, has the power to greatly enhance our lives. But there’s a surprising amount of confusion about what gratitude is and what it’s not. Arm yourself against common misconceptions with insights from Dr. Ellen Kenner, a clinical psychologist, co-author of The Selfish Path to Romance, and the host of the radio talk show “The Rational Basis of Happiness.” Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook...
Episode 8: Being Grateful and Avoiding Gratitude Traps, with Dr. Ellen Kenner
July 22, 2020 19:33 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBGratitude, properly understood and practiced, has the power to greatly enhance our lives. But there’s a surprising amount of confusion about what gratitude is and what it’s not. Arm yourself against common misconceptions with insights from Dr. Ellen Kenner, a clinical psychologist, co-author of The Selfish Path to Romance, and the host of the radio talk show “The Rational Basis of Happiness.” Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Facebook...
The Roots and Future of Human Progress, with Jason Crawford
July 15, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 103 MBMankind has come a long way since the caves of our prehistoric ancestors. What has made “the ascent of man” (in the words of Jacob Bronowski) possible? How do we keep it going? For some answers, check out our discussion with Jason Crawford, author of The Roots of Progress and the creator of Progress Studies for Young Scholars. Learn more about Crawford’s work at RootsOfProgress.org. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also check o...
Episode 7: The Roots and Future of Human Progress, with Jason Crawford
July 15, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 103 MBMankind has come a long way since the caves of our prehistoric ancestors. What has made “the ascent of man” (in the words of Jacob Bronowski) possible? How do we keep it going? For some answers, check out our discussion with Jason Crawford, author of The Roots of Progress and the creator of Progress Studies for Young Scholars. Learn more about Crawford’s work at RootsOfProgress.org. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also check o...
Episode 6: How to Improve Your Internal Dialogue
July 08, 2020 17:42 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBMany people pester themselves with negative self-talk, and the solution, we hear from many self-help gurus, is positive thinking. But what exactly do they mean by positive thinking, and is it really a solution? What are some sound means of improving your internal dialogue? Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also check out: “The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made” by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/2AlgwXz Thinking for Thriving: https://o...
How to Improve Your Internal Dialogue
July 08, 2020 17:42 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBMany people pester themselves with negative self-talk, and the solution, we hear from many self-help gurus, is positive thinking. But what exactly do they mean by positive thinking, and is it really a solution? What are some sound means of improving your internal dialogue? Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also check out: “The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made” by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/2AlgwXz Thinking for Thriving: https://o...
Episode 5: The Myth of the Naturally Gifted
July 01, 2020 17:57 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWe often hear that this or that person is “naturally gifted” in a specific realm or that each of us is put on Earth for a specific purpose. On this theory, the height of wisdom is to figure out what your “natural endowments” are and then cultivate them. Alluring as this idea is, it obscures the fact that we have free will and that, despite predispositions, we get to choose what we want to become. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also...
The Myth of the Naturally Gifted
July 01, 2020 17:57 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBWe often hear that this or that person is “naturally gifted” in a specific realm or that each of us is put on Earth for a specific purpose. On this theory, the height of wisdom is to figure out what your “natural endowments” are and then cultivate them. Alluring as this idea is, it obscures the fact that we have free will and that, despite predispositions, we get to choose what we want to become. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now. Also...
Episode 4: “‘What For?’: A Question to Live By”
June 24, 2020 20:15 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIf you want to maximize your success and happiness, you must engage purposefully in all of the key areas of life (career, romance, friendships, recreation). Asking the question “what for?“ is key to accomplishing this aim. Craig and Jon discuss how “what for?” focuses your mind on your goals and on how best to achieve them. They also talk about how certain types of answers to this question can lead one astray. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right n...
“‘What For?’: A Question to Live By”
June 24, 2020 20:15 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIf you want to maximize your success and happiness, you must engage purposefully in all of the key areas of life (career, romance, friendships, recreation). Asking the question “what for?“ is key to accomplishing this aim. Craig and Jon discuss how “what for?” focuses your mind on your goals and on how best to achieve them. They also talk about how certain types of answers to this question can lead one astray. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right n...
Time Is the Ultimate Currency—and What this Means for Your Life
June 17, 2020 17:58 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBTime is the ultimate currency, and once you spend it, you can’t get it back. In this episode of “Philosophy for Flourishing,” Craig and Jon discuss how to organize your life around your values and flourish. They incorporate ideas from Steve Jobs, Greg McKeown, Ayn Rand, and others. Check it out—it’s time to thrive. Additional resources: How to Create a Career that Makes You Come Alive by Isaac Morehouse: https://youtu.be/Pd9Ad6m3YZs No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kenn...
Episode 3: Time Is the Ultimate Currency—and What this Means for Your Life
June 17, 2020 17:58 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBTime is the ultimate currency, and once you spend it, you can’t get it back. In this episode of “Philosophy for Flourishing,” Craig and Jon discuss how to organize your life around your values and flourish. They incorporate ideas from Steve Jobs, Greg McKeown, Ayn Rand, and others. Check it out—it’s time to thrive. Additional resources: How to Create a Career that Makes You Come Alive by Isaac Morehouse: https://youtu.be/Pd9Ad6m3YZs No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs by Dan Kenn...
Individualism in a Time of Collectivist Chaos
June 11, 2020 13:52 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBCraig and Jon discuss individualism and collectivism in the context of the recent riots. Email Jon at [email protected] with topics and questions you’d like to see discussed on the show.
Episode 2: Individualism in a Time of Collectivist Chaos
June 11, 2020 13:52 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBCraig and Jon discuss individualism and collectivism in the context of the recent riots. Email Jon at [email protected] with topics and questions you’d like to see discussed on the show.
Introducing philosophy for Life, Liberty, and Happiness
June 04, 2020 14:17 - 15 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to episode 1 of OSI’s weekly podcast, Philosophy for Flourishing, which explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Craig Biddle, Jon Hersey, and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.
Episode 1: Introducing philosophy for Life, Liberty, and Happiness
June 04, 2020 14:17 - 15 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to episode 1 of OSI’s weekly podcast, Philosophy for Flourishing, which explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Craig Biddle, Jon Hersey, and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.
Introducing Philosophy for Life, Liberty, and Happiness
June 04, 2020 14:17 - 15 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to episode 1 of OSI’s weekly podcast, Philosophy for Flourishing, which explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Craig Biddle, Jon Hersey, and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.