“History is our inheritance. He who cannot draw on three thousand years is living hand to mouth.”
Do you hate uncertainty? It means less decisive decision-making.
We search for answers to present challenges through examples from the past, knowing that values and character are within our control.
Valiant Ambition
Ambition is strangely double-sided. Show too much of it, and you’re considered overly aggressive. Show too little and you’re weak.
The Timelessness of Humanity
The universe, two stories from the 1890s, and a common thread
How to Find Your Inner Light
Eulogy virtues, combatting burnout, and a Frank Sinatra story
Taking Time to Think It Through
The effects of short-term decisions can reverberate long after we’ve made those decisions. Knowing who we are helps us stay true to our principles.
