Elizabeth Beeli

Ayn Rand On The Importance Of Thinking From First Principles

In the book The Art of Nonfiction, Ayn Rand establishes rules on how to craft a title, outline, apply grammar, etc. The book is filled with absolutes, deep convictions, and the occasional roast of Americans: “Americans do not know English grammar. It is all the more ridiculous coming from someone like me with a Russian…

Stick

We’re surrounded by so many good things. But there is an order of priority to be found. Once you find it, stick to it.

Amish Country

In Holmes County, Ohio, you can experience what feels like a different country. You’ll drive on gently rolling roads through beautiful farmland, where borrowing a cup of sugar from the neighbor requires a good 5-minute walk. As you drive, you’ll start to see a few bikers—not your typical road bikers, but ones wearing reflective vests,…

Listen

They’re comfortable talking to me, because they know that I will listen to them. You might not always like what has to be said, but it’s a privilege to hear it. Do they know you’ll listen?

Now

Here it is. And now it’s gone. Awareness of its passing makes the present precious.