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From Compassionate Conservatism to the Surge: A Journey of Books and Policy
This chapter delves into the speaker's journey as an author, from their book on compassionate conservatism gaining attention from President Bush to their less successful book on the social science of happiness. It also discusses the American Enterprise Institute and its role in creating better public policy, highlighting past policies such as the Surge in Iraq. The chapter concludes with a discussion on personal success and the importance of strength, persistence, and brains.