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I am John Galt | The Objectivist Observer
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I am John Galt. June 29, 2013. April 2, 2016. It is important to see the characters in the books as a reflection of what our true potential could be and, understand that if we reach that level of non-contradiction and self-actualization in our own lives, these characters would not seem too far removed from real life. This excerpt from Ayn Rand’s introduction to ‘ The Fountainhead’ sums it up:. The Art of Giving Up. July 6, 2013 at 9:02 pm. Linking back to 1, nature isn’t made beautiful/important by...
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Think! | The Objectivist Observer
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May 4, 2013. April 2, 2016. 8220;Thinking is man’s only basic virtue, from which all the others proceed. And his basic vice, the source of all his evils, is that nameless act which all of you practice, but struggle never to admit: the act of blanking out, the willful suspension of one’s consciousness, the refusal to think not blindness, but the refusal to see; not ignorance, but the refusal to know.”. But Howard–one can imagine him lasting forever.”. Don’t blink. Think. I am John Galt. Eventhough it is&#...
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The 1% | The Objectivist Observer
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February 2, 2013. April 2, 2016. Focus on the 1%. Don’t add to things- instead take away from things. Ruthlessly prioritize. Do what really matters – forget about the rest of the 99%. To make it easier, ask these three questions at any decision point:. Is this taking me towards or away from my goals? Is this in line with my fundamental principles and values? Is this helping me create value for myself and the people close to me? Every time. The 1%. Occam’s Razor. Fail Hard. Fail Fast. Fail More. Lisa R...