This Is How Smart People Get Smart (And Fools Get More Foolish)In the fall of 1961, Commander James Stockdale began a course at Stanford he had eagerly anticipated on Marxist theory. “We read no…May 2A response icon24May 2A response icon24
These Are Leadership Ideas I Try To Apply Every DayCoach Pete Carroll has said that another disappointing season with the New England Patriots — some 15 years into his career — it struck…Apr 17A response icon16Apr 17A response icon16
This Is Something I Am Grateful ForI would never say I am glad it happened.Mar 31A response icon10Mar 31A response icon10
21 Powerful Life Lessons From My Mentor, George RavelingLike most people, I am a product of my mentors.Mar 26A response icon30Mar 26A response icon30
How I’m Decluttering My Life This SpringIt doesn’t exactly keep me up at night, but like most people, I have a low-level suspicion that I’m paying for a bunch of stuff I don’t…Mar 14A response icon30Mar 14A response icon30
The Fascinating Power Of Human WormholesOne of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life happened on a porch in East Austin. I had brought George Raveling, then 80, to visit…Feb 21A response icon23Feb 21A response icon23
Here’s How I’m Preparing For The Next Four YearsI can’t predict the future, but I feel pretty confident in predicting that the next four years are going to be crazy.Feb 17A response icon172Feb 17A response icon172
These Books Changed How I Think About HistoryI’ve always had trouble understanding people who get upset at attempts to diversify and expand what gets taught in schools. I’ve been…Feb 12A response icon15Feb 12A response icon15
Want to Really Make America Great Again? Stop Reading the NewsStop watching cable news, it’s bad for you.Jan 22A response icon95Jan 22A response icon95
If You Only Read A Few Books In 2025, Read TheseI can’t predict the future, so I don’t know what the year will bring, but I feel pretty confident in predicting that 2025 will be…Jan 20A response icon57Jan 20A response icon57