Joys of Compounding

Patrick Griffin - The Lessons of History - [Joys of Compounding, EP.23]

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Nov 25, 2024
Renowned historian Patrick Griffin, former chair of the History Department at Notre Dame and a visiting professor at Oxford, dives into profound lessons from history. He discusses how studying the past shapes our understanding of human behavior and societal trends, emphasizing self-awareness and resilience. Patrick also explores the immigrant experience, highlighting the impact of Irish-American heritage on identity. Further, he connects human instincts to boxing and war, and reflects on the duality of mortality and progress, urging listeners to pursue their passions in life.
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ADVICE

Embrace History

  • Study history to understand the present and future.
  • History teaches valuable lessons and humility.
INSIGHT

Historian's Toolkit

  • Historians need mastery, elegance, curiosity, and self-awareness.
  • Intentionality about personal biases separates good from great historians.
INSIGHT

Durant's Wisdom

  • Will Durant's "Lessons of History" offers perspective and wisdom.
  • The book challenges the idea of humans as masters of their destiny.
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