Personal Growth

Over the past couple years, I have thought about and written a number of posts on values, goals, and productivity.  These posts are largely inspired by my understanding of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism.  On this page I have collected a variety of resources, both of my own writing and of others, that provide a basis for understanding and the application of these ideas to my life.

Central Purpose in Life Burgess Laughlin Career versus Family Vision, I don't need no stinking vision When Goals flounder, review your central purpose Central Purpose in Life - another look Time Enough for Friends Goals Purposefulness Goal directed action Writing 5 year goals Personal example Turing 5 year goals into action Tenactiy in Goal Pursuit SMART Goals and Philosophy Values Ethical basis Value-dense living Gardening Money management Developing habits Developing habits, part 2 Productivity The virtue of productiveness Getting Things Done GTD habits Measuring Productivity Mind mapping software Emotions and Self-discipline Saying "No" Why Ambitiousness? The Sweet Spot? Ambition in terms of risk/reward Thinking your way to Productivity