Posts Tagged ‘Ayn Rand’
Are You Guilty?
We’ve been talking about how the TV and Hollywood creative types are forever painting unflattering pictures of rich and successful people. But have you ever given much thought to how even the mainstream financial press portrays wealthy people?
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The Value for Value Equation of Prosperity
I often shock people when I recommend an Ayn Rand book titled, “The Virtue of Selfishness.” They have so often received coaching that the way to success is to serve everyone else first. I think that is very bad advice…
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The Books That Molded my Life
Quite a few of you have asked for book recommendations, for helping recognize negative programming, build better habits or develop more prosperity consciousness. This is a fun subject; one that I love to visit often. So here’s my list of the top ten most influential books in my life. (So far.) Continue reading ‘The Books That Molded my Life’
The Reason for Reason
In the last post we talked about the importance of having a purpose, and I said I think that this needs to be centered around your own happiness.
The next important fundamental value is running your life by reason. Which means that you analyze things with the criteria of whether it serves your highest moral purpose – which would be the perpetuation of your happiness. Continue reading ‘The Reason for Reason’
How We Create Happiness
So I said in the last post that if your main purpose in life is serving others or even serving God, I doubt you’ve very happy. You may want to consider selling all of your possessions and commit to life as an ascetic. Frankly I think that’s nuts. Continue reading ‘How We Create Happiness’
More on Selfishness…
One Saturday you’re out watering your lawn when a car drives up and you recognize your old friend Eddie at the wheel. You learn that he has just lost his job, his wife has kicked him out, and he couldn’t think of anywhere else to go. Continue reading ‘More on Selfishness…’
The Greater Good – Not!
Zhannur deduces correctly that the words I choose are meant to shake people up and cause them to do some serious thought. My work is not designed for the herd, but critical thinkers. (A while back I was approached to write a “— for Dummies” book. I declined, on the grounds that I have no desire to write for dummies. Continue reading ‘The Greater Good – Not!’
The Prosperity Power of Selfishness
The room is filled with the smooth, sensual sound of Anita Baker. You’ve got the candles burning, as the sweet aroma of your chosen incense wafts to your nostrils. You step into the glorious steamy churning water and sink down into your new hot-tub. Continue reading ‘The Prosperity Power of Selfishness’
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