Writers
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The Virtue of Resolution: How Benjamin Franklin’s Fourth Principle Builds Self-Discipline and Integrity in Action
Franklin’s virtue of Resolution is about keeping promises to yourself and others. This week I confronted procrastination, fear, and inconsistency, but also saw the strength of persistence and small wins. Resolution is not rigid willpower—it is integrity, trustworthiness, and the courage to follow through on what matters most. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 11th Edition
Happy Mother’s Day This post is about moments of triumph in sports and life. It highlights Brandon Vazquez’s efforts on the pitch as metaphor, reflects on a Sunday Song about redemption, recommends Rick Rubin’s insights on creativity, and encourages readers to assess the costs of their pursuits. Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence to Co-Intelligence
In The Art of Manliness podcast, Ethan Mollick explains how AI can be a creative partner, not a replacement. You don’t need to be technical to benefit. With thoughtful prompts and a curious mindset, anyone can use AI to think more clearly, work smarter, and amplify their own creativity. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 4th Edition
Reflections on writing a eulogy not as a farewell, but as a motivation to shape a desired legacy. The post includes diverse recommendations, from music and literature to thoughts on AI’s impact. Ultimately, it encourages embracing curiosity and personal interests to foster growth throughout the upcoming week. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~Seneca
“No man ever became wise by chance.” ~Seneca Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~C.S. Lewis
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” ~C.S. Lewis Continue reading
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My Eulogy and Morning Routines
I started writing my eulogy this morning. No, I don’t have a terminal illness. No, I’m not planning on exiting stage left any time soon. I’m writing my eulogy, not based on the life I’ve lived, but based on the life I want to have lived. If I died today, they would basically say that… Continue reading
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The Great Gatsby Turns 100
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel reflecting the Jazz Age, focusing on Nick Carraway’s experiences with enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby and critiquing the disillusionment of the American Dream through wealth and status. Continue reading
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