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Perspective
“Go get your mother and all her friends. They’ll never see a fire like this again.” One evening in 1914, a raging fire broke out
Our Faults Are Our Own
“Why oh why are human beings so hard to teach, but so easy to deceive.” – Dio Chrysostom, Greek philosopher, 2nd Century Humans have been
Time, Your Enemy Or Your Ally
Benjamin Franklin was born an Englishman, but died 84 years later as an American. He had 16 siblings. His dad had 7 children with his
Common Sense Is Not Common
“Thought on the present state of American affairs. In the following pages, I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense;” These
People, Purpose and Philanthropy
Andrew Carengie, an American businessman and philanthropist, was actually born in 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland’s historic medieval capital. A story goes that while in Scotland
Jujutsu, The Gentle Art
Jujutsu is a martial art created by the Japanese military in the 15th century as a system for fighting in wars and real battles. Known
Marion, Missions, and Mottos
The British Special Boat Service (SBS) motto of “By Strength and Guile” highlights the importance of physical training and mental toughness. When in combat, and in life,
Looking For Work
From military to sports to business, anyone that has been a part of a high performing team knows that A-players are always looking for work.
Mottos And More
In his work On Sparta, Plutarch writes about Agesilaus, King of Sparta from 400 to 360 BC. He reports that when someone asked why Sparta
Industry On The Way To Wealth
Benjamin Franklin was a prolific writer. He first published The Way to Wealth in 1758 as a preface to his Poor Richard’s Alamanack. It was a simple
Production V. Consumption
John Ruskin was born over 200 years ago in London in 1819 to a wine merchant and stay at home mom. His parents dedicated themselves
The Art of Sabotage
William “Wild Bill” Donovan was an American lawyer, soldier, and diplomat who directed the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. The
Information Warfare
When we think about information, especially as it pertains to history, we have to remember that history is a matter of perspective. It is about
How To Be Useful
According to USGA Rule 4, golfers are allowed to carry 14 clubs in their bag. Each club must be useful to the player, whether you