“Rugged individualism” is the very language we speak in America. It shapes the way we approach work, family, and society. And rugged individualism has a direct impact on the decisions we make about our businesses and careers. In this short Extra Context bonus, I unpack where rugged individualism comes from and highlight a different way forward.
Resources:
- Rugged Individualism Monologue by Terry Smith
- “The Myth of Rugged Individualism” by Robert Reich
- “We’d Like To Thank You, Herbert Hoover” from Annie
- Individualism and Economic Order by Friedrich Hayek
- Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit
- “The Philosophers: Loneliness & Totalitarianism” on Vox Conversations
