From Chad

Two families lost loved ones in a shooting at a Trump rally, prompting reflection on the political climate and its impact on individuals.  Politics is not a zero-sum game. I hope for more patience and kindness among our citizens.

This is a fictional letter from Wilma Rudolph encouraging you to believe in yourself and overcome obstacles. Rudolph recounts her journey from a polio-stricken child to an Olympic gold medalist, emphasizing the power of belief, perseverance, and hard work. She urges you to use your own miracles to inspire and uplift others.

I hope you can break Walter's record!

I received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt! Well, I imagined I did. He shares his belief in the power of action. Roosevelt recounted his experiences, emphasizing how action overcame adversity and drove progress. He encourages you to adopt a bias for action, seize opportunities, and turn dreams into reality.

A thought experiment compares life to a plot of land, where the mind is the soil and thoughts are the seeds. Just as a plot needs care to produce food, the mind needs nurturing to produce positive outcomes.

Untamed potential within each individual, like Niagara Falls, needs discipline and harnessing to be realized. Discipline, not legalism, is key to unleashing this potential and achieving destiny.

Life will be hard if you only do what is easy. Do something difficult daily, even if it’s just one thing.

This is a reflection on the unity of humanity, inspired by a Beach Boys concert and a Maya Angelou poem. The poem, “A Brave and Startling Truth,” envisions a world of peace, free from hatred, violence, and oppression. It emphasizes the potential for humanity to create a better world, free from conflict and suffering.

Everyone wears an invisible sign saying “Make me feel important.” Treat others as the most important person in their world, as they crave appreciation.

Self-discipline, as advocated by Jocko Willink and ancient philosophers, is key to achieving freedom and contentment. It empowers individuals to make choices aligned with their goals, leading to better health, stronger relationships, and increased opportunities. Ultimately, discipline provides the freedom to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.