Jean Moroney’s Thinking Lab:

Where Ayn Rand Fans come
for support achieving their meaningful goals
in the world as it is

The Problem

Ayn Rand shows us the world as it could be and ought to be. How the power of the mind can be unleashed to create great things. To pursue happiness. To change the world. And we want that for ourselves.

And it is not so easy.

You set a meaningful goal, and then you run into problems. Sometimes the problems are internal. You think you know exactly what steps to take in your rational self-interest, but it’s hard to take them. Or it’s hard to take them consistently.   Or you take them, but they don’t get the results you intended. Sometimes the problem seems to be external–you can’t see a path forward that you can actually take, nor do you see how to adjust your goal to be something equally as desirable that you could achieve.

 

The Solution

You need to increase your skill at identifying and resolving internal conflicts and contradictions. 

The bigger the goal, the bigger the potential internal conflicts. The more people involved–plus the more you care about them–the more challenging it is to identify what exactly is in your rational self-interest. The more obstacles to action that you see in the world, the more likely it is you need to check your premises. There is always a way forward to your rationally selfish ambitious goals, but it often takes a personal transformation.

 

You can do this on your own. Or you can speed up the process with my support in the Thinking Lab. I have been undergoing continuous transformation since grasping that altruism is anti-mind in 1990. That transformed me from an Ayn Rand fan into a serious Objectivist. Some of my transformations since then:

  • From electrical engineer to psycho-epistemologist
  • From subjective soul to objective communicator
  • From victim of circumstances to captain of my own fate
  • From altruist to egoist
  • From semi-secondhanded to fully firsthanded
  • From self-destructively self-critical to constructively self-directed

I understand internal tranformation. I am constantly undergoing it. And since 2008 when I started the Thinking Lab, I have been helping other Ayn Rand fans with the process themselves.

 

I would recommend the Thinking Lab to human beings. The Thinking Lab helps human beings spiritually and materially prosper from the correct use of humans’ number one tool — the rational mind.
Paula Hall

Writer/Lawyer, Winthrop, MA

I look forward to every Thinking Lab class. They add context to Jean’s great insights, allowing me to see more deeply the thinking behind them. They show me how to apply the methods of rational action to the real-life issues raised by the participants.
Andrew Layman

Product Manager, Bellevue, WA

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The Thinking Lab has been really useful to help me break free when I get mentally and/or emotionally stuck. You offer easy to understand, (although not necessarily easy to implement), methods to grasp and tackle tough personal problems. I particularly like that you continue to learn and as you expand your own knowledge you add to the methods you teach.
Ginger Clark

Writer, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Jean is a master at communicating clearly, giving concrete examples, and answering questions. She encourages participants to adopt a “growth” mindset and exemplifies this attitude in her own work. I also find Jean’s identification of the objective, psychological reasons behind her techniques extremely interesting and insightful.
Allison Kunze

Columbus, OH

The Thinking Lab has helped me with specific techniques to improve my thinking, communicating, and writing. I particularly appreciate Jean’s passionate commitment to helping those serious about improving their thinking and their lives.
Mike Cragin

Baton Rouge, LA

Are you a college student or young intellectual interested in the Thinking Lab but unable to afford it? Or are you someone who would like to make this program available to a “worthy young person”? We have a small scholarship program. Read what one scholarship recipient said about the program and how to become involved here.
On first seeing the library of materials, I was overwhelmed and eager to go through it all at once. Six months in, I feel the difference. By consistently applying thinking tactics I became a better thinker. I learn new things every day from Jean. The live classes (and recordings), exercises and the consults are top notch. Jean has a sixth sense for detecting flaws in your thinking and a unique talent for helping you gain insights into the ways of (and become the master of) your own mind.
Merlijn Sluis

Agile / Life Coach, The Netherlands

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Thanks to Jean Moroney and the Thinking Lab, I am more self accepting. I embrace methods to deal with negative thoughts and emotions. My motivation is Love (“deep rational values”) not fear.
Wallace Harding

83 years old, Artist and Actress

I highly recommend the Thinking Lab. I learn something new about thinking, feeling, planning or implementing in every class. I am highly impressed by Jean’s ability to find new ways and new material to share with us. It is inspiring and motivating.
Pooja Gupta

Software Developer, Minneapolis, MN

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Jean has helped me to become more effective in my thinking in ways that I previously thought unimaginable.  Through understanding my own emotions, and connecting with others, her method, Rationally Connected Conversations has been priceless.  As well, going through her extensive Definitions course has deepened my ability to think heirarchically, and to always include concretization to ground my conclusions.  It has been a life-changing learning experience for me.
Dave Bones

Trombonist & Music Teacher, Portland, Oregon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Thinking Lab right for me?

My goal for the Thinking Lab is that you develop the power of your own mind, which includes:

  • the confidence you can learn a skill if you decide you need it
  • the certainty you can change your automatized beliefs if you conclude they are mistaken
  • the conviction that you can resolve any internal conflicts once you discover them

If you are wondering if the Thinking Lab is right for you, I offer a free 20-minute introductory consult. Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

Why are there so many more courses available in the Thinking Lab than the two offered on the Thinking Directions site?

The Thinking Lab format permits ongoing study, so more courses are appropriate for it.

The two courses described on the Thinking Directions site, “Do What Matters Most” and “Tap Your Own Brilliance,” are self-contained, polished courses that can be presented in a relatively short time frame. These are suitable for corporate and public programs on productivity.

In contrast, the Thinking Lab courses include some that require significant homework and some that are focused on personal development.

If you’ve attended any of my public or corporate courses, and want more material, in more depth, with more guidance, the Thinking Lab is the place where you can access versions of all the major courses I’ve developed.

Are all of the modules available for immediate download?

Yes. I used to dole the classes out one lesson at a time, to encourage people to send me the homework and/or notes from each lesson. I still recommend you do that, but you don’t have to wait to get the next class. Here are several reasons to get feedback:

  • Everybody seems to do better with a little encouragement and feedback
  • Getting members’ work helps me stay connected to their needs and progress
  • Many of the classes available in the Thinking Lab are working versions rather than polished, finished products. Some of them are over 15 years old, and would benefit from updating. That means you can expect to have questions and need clarification. So ask for it!

To aid with the self-study programs, every 2-3 months I schedule a “Thinking Day.” This is an all-day (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET) event in which members of the Thinking Lab take a day of self-study. We meet on the Zoom video/phone bridge in the morning to kick off the day. I am available during the day by Zoom video/phone bridge on a pre-arranged schedule to answer questions and give encouragement.

As part of a Thinking Day, I encourage you to choose one of the self-study programs to work through. You can then ask me questions about the course in the live Q&A during the Thinking Day.

Is the Thinking Lab just for Ayn Rand fans (Objectivists)?

No. It’s for anyone who resonates with my approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

However, my tips and teleclasses in the Thinking Lab tend to be “work in progress.” That often means I am working out an idea, which (for me) always involves analyzing it from an Objectivist viewpoint. As a result, I discuss Ayn Rand’s work more often and in more depth in the Thinking Lab than I do in the polished courses I offer to corporations and the general public.

In addition, because Ayn Rand stressed the importance of thinking, her fans are more likely to be concerned about their thinking methods. Thus, the Thinking Lab attracts a disproportionate number of Objectivists, but it is not just for Objectivists.

What happens when I join?

You will be set up with a login for the password protected area of the Thinking Directions site, and get a link to schedule your onboarding call with Lin Zinser. You’ll also get a recording of the most recent class. More questions? Email me at: jm@thinkingdirections.com or request an introductory consult, in the form below.

One aspect I like so much about your method is that you combine examining one’s feelings with one’s factual reasons that stand in the way of getting things done. Learning that it is not just okay, but eminently practical, to name those feelings is very helpful. It actually helps in getting things done. I continue to use your method regularly.
Raymond Niles

Managing Partner, RCNiles Capital, LLC

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I love that the material is both based in solid Objectivist theory and is eminently practical, even down to step-by-step instructions.  I think that I understand Objectivism quite well at this point, but applying it to everyday life is far from obvious.  Having you to guide me there in the realm of psychology is crucial to my growth as a person.
Garrett Garcia

Software Engineer , Austin, TX

Thinking Lab Policy on Cancelling Recurring Payments

Note: there is a 3-month minimum on a Thinking Lab subscription.

After that, cancelling is easy. To cancel your subscription, email us at support@thinkingdirections.com or call 239-387-1717 by the 1st of the month. We will either cancel your future payment (if the charge for the upcoming month has not gone through), or refund it (if it has).

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