The Virtue of Pride

<p>The Rational Egoist is back with another installment in the self-improvement series built around Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (OPAR).This week, host Michael Liebowitz is joined again by James Valliant to focus on the virtue of pride.A practical takeaway: how to translate abstract principles into day-to-day clarity and momentumExpect a direct, grounded discussion aimed at one thing: helping you think more clearly about what you are—and what that makes possible.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZuUFdXZmQ4WVk5RjZONjhod2dxM0V0WnJKZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZURIMUNhSE5nRTNNdlJZTE5ObGlKZTJJUVFSSW8tbG5VYkxDTTgtdTd6WDBScTM4bURZTjItd0ZwYjJrTk9BY1pDcmlyeFNBaTVaZzRxY3VUam9TV3VTVElrT1AxSkFxYVVQTXNFcnRZLS1JamRTQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FDown-Rabbit..&v=aaagKx2iCiU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit..</a>.View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXJZQU5mSmpXeERUMFBzUTBoYVlESjBiWFN2QXxBQ3Jtc0tuNlkxaHEwZkNtUHhpckRLMDN3V2tBMWk0bTRMRU1USElsNkh5ZTRnM29GeUJ2X21DSFV0bjhJUWpIc1VDekdBcEpvMWp2RXUybnhiZWdpMm9ORk1NSjJpa1V0SFo4OUJ1VjQxT1lwUTQ4aS1YWm9KMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbooks2read.com%2Fu%2F4jN6xj&v=aaagKx2iCiU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj</a>About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to