SET AN EXAMPLE. The heroes of Ayn Rand's novels do not waste time with pity, shame, or self-doubt. Instead of taking care of the weak, they set a strong example so that the weak may see their own power and fix themselves. This is not a conscious effort; however, Ayn Rand's heroes simply strive to be the best they can be in their chosen field of endeavor. For instance: Objectivism would not humor the notion of ADHD as a legitimate excuse for poor grades and bad behavior in students. An Objectivist student would not give answers to homework problems to another student.
SUFFER THE SLINGS AND ARROWS. Objectivism says that the world will not appreciate a person who does not bow to its whimsical rules and arbitrary authorities. The world also does not appreciate genius in any form; preferring rather, to uphold those who preach equality of all and pitying those who are not normal. Now I don't mean equality as in everyone is deserving of human respect. I mean equality of all as in no one is deserving of any more honor or prestige than another regardless of hard work or talent. The system shall chose its heroes by those who would uphold the system. Ayn Rand's heroes don't really care what people think. Ayn Rand renounces this thinking in her books, and those who would follow her philosophy must be prepared to endure hatred.
SEE YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE 3RD PERSON. Ayn Rand's heroes never get too involved with their own feelings -- almost as if they were watching themselves like they would watch another. The "pain only goes down so deep," as Howard Roark says many times in The Fountainhead. After that, it is little more than a curious feeling, much like a ladybug tickling its way up your arm. Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's best example of this, with many characters evincing this trait.