Robert Coram on Living Life by a Code
The Daily Stoic
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Ethics and Legacy in the Pentagon
This chapter examines the moral challenges faced by Pentagon officials, contrasting their duties to soldiers with the profit-driven motives of defense contractors. It tells the story of an Air Force officer whose professional dedication came at a cost to his family relationships, revealing the emotional complexities of balancing duty and personal life. Through this narrative, the chapter emphasizes the importance of authentic biography writing, as it seeks to uncover the profound truths behind an individual's legacy.
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