A Life Worth Working Finding Virtue in a Distracted World: Jeffrey Rosen on the Pursuit of Happiness
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May 20, 2025 
Jeffrey Rosen, President of the National Constitution Center and a professor at George Washington University Law School, shares insights on living with purpose and principle. He discusses the importance of self-mastery and character development in today's distraction-heavy world. Rosen emphasizes the value of deep reading and morning rituals in shaping our lives. He also explores the concept of vocation as a journey, alongside the historical wisdom of the Founding Fathers, to inspire listeners to cultivate their own paths to happiness and civic engagement.
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Founders' Wisdom and Democracy
- Democracy requires personal self-government and character development for effective citizenship.
- Social media polarizes and challenges the founders' wisdom of reason over passion.
Jeffrey Rosen's Jefferson Ritual
- Jeffrey Rosen adopted Thomas Jefferson's pre-dawn reading routine during COVID to revive deep reading habits.
- This ritual helped him engage daily in learning and writing reflective sonnets.
Start Day Creatively
- Start your day in a creative mode rather than reacting to emails or social media.
- This switch enhances productivity and expression of your best self.
