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The American Way: Emerson, “Self-Reliance”, and Individualism
Transcendentalism, cowboys, and self-reliance? What do they have in common? Ralph Waldo Emerson connects them. He is the 19th-century influencer who popularized these terms. Yes, history included influencers too. Emerson’s essay Self-Reliance written in 1841 advanced the Transcendentalism and Individualism movements. People needed to trust their intuition and avoid conformity.

Forging Fires of Liberty: Self-Reliance Matters to Countries
Sometimes wishes fall short. In this case, a country needs to prepare and consider self-reliance a priority. American companies need to keep their innovative fires burning to fuel self-reliance. A country’s self-reliance is crucial to its national security. Without it, they’re bound by others’ rules. Constant innovation and energy independence

Take Charge: Why You Need Self-Reliance in Your Life
Do you like to feel good? Being self-reliant brings a sense of pride. After much work, you solve a problem or complete a task with your own intuition Self-reliance gives people purpose. It allows humans to provide for their most basic needs by reducing dependency. Society and nature teach us

7 Secrets to Chart Your Course for Self-Reliance
Do you yearn to escape the prison cell of a dependent life? It’s time to chart and change your course for your independence. Self-reliance will provide you with the confidence to face your challenges. And I know you have many. Take your problems and leave them behind. Embark on your

13 Ways to Invest in Self-Reliance for Community Success
Tragedy strikes, and we’re left helpless. What an awful feeling to experience! Communities need to build a new model of self-reliance. And this will help to counteract these unfortunate circumstances. I do want to stress one point before moving on to the list of ideas. Participating in these community activities

Self-Interest Fueling Economics and Society: Your Brochure
“What’s in it for me?” These words are what you associate with self-interest. Whether you’re negotiating a business deal or discussing plans with a friend, self-interest benefits society and you. Adam Smith popularized the term “self-interest”. He believed in enlightened and rational self-interest using a term he called the “invisible