Negotiating With Yourself
One of the really valuable things I've learned in recent years is to negotiate with others, in order to get what...
The Law of Love vs. the Law of Violence
This essay by Leo Tolstoy is in the public domain, and carries no copyright restrictions.
The true Christian doctrine consists only in...
Dr. Jordan Peterson shreds Cathy Newman During “Interview”
I've been studying Dr. Jordan Peterson's work (books and videos) for a few months now, and the following video—in which he...
My New Mantra: 10 Steps Forward, 9 Steps Back
After all my decades of life experience, I've recently adopted a new mantra: 10 steps forward, 9 steps back...
I used to...
Out-Of-Control Government Spending: We Are All To Blame
Though I ridicule, lambast, mock, and rail against government at all levels, when it comes to casting blame for the irreversible...
Character, Liberty, and Economics
The following article by Lawrence W. Reed was originally published by the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) on July 1, 2008....
Escalating Violence is Only Natural in a Statist Society
You see what's happening, don't you? The escalating violence, from all sides, all around us? Well, you shouldn't be surprised, because that's...
Economy Happens
As a professionally trained pilot (helicopter), I can attest that in order to become a qualified pilot, one must first become knowledgeable...
Mistaking Pleasure For Happiness
Another quick thought:
One of the most important things I've learned to distinguish—and, unfortunately, only recently in my life—is the fine, nearly...
Are You a Time Thief?
I've written on this topic before, and my position hasn't changed: people who don't keep their time commitments, those who are perpetually...
How do I Forgive the Unforgivable?
There was a time in my life when I was dealing with lots of problems, a lot of baggage from my...
Chicago Shootings, Deaths – Or, Understanding Human Nature & Economic Incentives
Though the following article by Walter E. Block focuses on the problems plaguing Chicago, the facts and philosophy he applies is applicable to any and all...
Know Thyself, & Know Thine Enemy – For They Are Often One & The...
I didn't want to go to the gym this morning. I really, really, didn't feel like going. And, I had so...
The Democracy Bubble
The following article by Butler Shaffer was originally published over at LewRockwell.com on November 17, 2016, and is licensed for reprint and redistribution...
The Art of Letting Go
"When you stop chasing the wrong things,
you give the right things a chance to catch you."
~ Lolly Daskal
There's a common saying:...
Why I Always Pick Up Pennies
"Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you'll have good luck!"
Yes, we've all heard, and chanted—and perhaps even...
16 Precepts for Acquiring the Treasure of Knowledge
At the beginning of his forward to A. G. Sertillanges' The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods, Catholic Priest and Political Philosophy Professor James...
Kick the Habit: Politics is Not the Answer
The following article by Bretigne Shaffer was originally published on Lewrockwell.com, and is republished here with the author's permission. Visit her blog...
Why Public Schooling Sucks
I did really badly in school. And I hated it from day one. Went from straight-A's the first couple years to...
The Unasked Questions
The following article by Butler Shaffer was originally published on LewRockwell.com. Read the original article here.
"If they can get you asking the wrong...