“History is our inheritance. He who cannot draw on three thousand years is living hand to mouth.”
When you’re in flux, it means less decisive decision-making.
Here I search for answers to present challenges through examples from the past, knowing that values and character are within our control.
Keep Going
It’s all too easy to be waylaid by temptations, distractions, lack of focus, or anything that takes us away from our purpose.
During these times — especially during such times — we need a reminder to say true to our values.
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.