Daniel T. Richards @danieltrichards
Entrepreneur & Rhetorician. Objectivist. CEO @returnonideas. Bourbon: Neat. returnonideas.co Dallas, TX Joined September 2009-
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I've been trying to share a particular message for a couple of years now, and I can never quite find the words. I doubt I will tonight, but I have to try again because I watched my great friend get murdered over it today. We have a choice: catharsis or civilization. There's no…
Charlie’s Wager I spend my life thinking about rhetoric—the art of persuasion. It’s my craft, my study, my hobby. I am blessed to rarely confront what stands against rhetoric, its only rival: violence. Yesterday was different. And today is yet another reminder. Conflict…
What’s that joke about socialists and lightbulbs?
What’s that joke about socialists and lightbulbs?
I'm really, really proud of what @seamus_coughlin and I have done for the last 8 years with Common Sense Soapbox. Sadly, it's time to end the show -- at least for now. Please enjoy our final episode. youtube.com/watch?v=vl5x-G…
On Sept 2, 1946, Ayn Rand began writing Atlas Shrugged. 11 years later, the novel was released and itself begins on Sept 2. The question still echoes: “Who is John Galt?” Have you read Atlas Shrugged Shrugged? Did it have have an impact on you? 📖🌱
Building @ReturnOnIdeas was always an act of rhetoric. Not just outward—to the world, to clients, to audiences. But inward, too. A dare to myself. Could we create something principled and profitable, beautiful and strategic? Could we take the ideas we loved—liberty, dignity,…
The Lyceum Program @ Clemson is fast becoming one of the most prestigious academic programs in the U.S. It uses a great books approach to studying the history of liberty, capitalism, the American Founding, & the principles of moral character. Check it out clemson.edu/centers-instit…
Happening Today! 🎉 Objectivism: Philosophy for Fun and Profit Join @danieltrichards of the Prometheus Foundation and @ReturnOnIdeas for a dynamic discussion on how Ayn Rand’s ideas can enrich your life and your bottom line. 👉 Don’t miss it — link below!
There’s a lot Objectivists can learn from @RyanHoliday’s success popularizing stoicism.
There’s a lot Objectivists can learn from @RyanHoliday’s success popularizing stoicism.
Packing for @TheFreedomFest. Looking forward to re-reading The #HappinessExperiment along the way!
Come hear me discuss philosophy for fun and profit.
Come hear me discuss philosophy for fun and profit.
In the Age of AI, the Future of Marketing Is Human Not long ago, we were teasing Clippy for trying to help us write letters to grandma. (Rest in peace, sweet paperclip prince.) Now we’ve got AI spinning up campaign strategies, email sequences, and even branding in less time than…
Join us this Wednesday at 3:30pm EST as we host our first ever X Space: Talking Tariffs. Featuring: Prof. @PerBylund of @okstate, @mises and @RatioInstitute, and our very own @Ezra4Liberty! x.com/i/spaces/1YqGo…

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