| | How can we create a much larger market for Objectivism? Most people value their own lives and other's lives. They find life worth living. That seems to be a good place to start to me. If they didn't, they would probably either be dead or in a hospital bed hooked up to life support. Teach them how they can get more out of their own lives, and how everyone can get more out of life. Ask them how they are currently doing it. Maybe you'll learn something from them. Maybe you'll have a minor suggestion to offer them. Or maybe just by talking about it, they'll realize that they actually do value their lives more, and they'll be more likely to find out how to improve their lives.
This may not work until they respect you. Be virtuous, and over time you will earn their respect. Do what you love, and be productive to the point you love being productive. John Galt wasn't a hero because he shrugged or quit. He was a hero because of what he accomplished.
Teach people that they can be worth something to themselves and to others. If they are doing things right, tell them, praise them like it was the greatest thing in the world, like it was one of the most important things to you. Of course, only be genuine. If they are making a difference, tell them, and thank them.
Today, at work, I had a breakthrough. It seems that everyone is fond of increasing the value they produce for themselves and others, which provides them with resources to make their own-- everyone's lives better, and to be able to increase the amount value for themselves and others, to make their own-- everyone's lives better, and on and on.
And yes, for the past 48 hours, I've been on an emotional high like you wouldn't believe. Of course I hope it lasts! We'll see. : ) I hope you all have a great night!
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