Commentary A few months ago, Mike Rowe stumbled upon a 2011 video of himself speaking in front of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee during the Obama administration about the mindset of government toward skilled trades. His argument was that skilled trades were the key to saving our economy, not those jobs that require…
Mike Rowe Is on a Mission to Reverse the ‘Unspeakable Stupidity’ of Devaluing Work
Stories That Inspire Always Begin With an Everyman Never Giving Up
Commentary This past Saturday, Michael Block, golf’s 46-year-old everyman, was playing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s top players at the PGA Championship in New York state. Against all odds, he was holding his own so well that by Sunday, he was paired with arguably the greatest golfer of his generation, Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion….
A Beginner’s Guide to Maintaining Focus
There’s a simple formula to predict how much progress you’ll make in achieving your objectives. Simply take the amount of time you dedicate to your goals, divide it by the number of goals you’re pursuing, and multiply by the length of time you stay focused. Progress = (Time Available ÷ Number of Goals) × Length of…
The Restorative Power of Never Giving Up
Commentary PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania—When Drew Maggi stepped into the batter’s box in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter, fans at PNC Park knew they were about to witness something extraordinary. Maggi, a 33-year-old infielder who had played over 1,100 games for over 13 seasons in the minor leagues, was about to take his first pitch…
Preserving the American Dream
Commentary The Declaration of Independence teaches that America was founded as a meritocratic nation, a nation where people succeed based on merit, individual talent, and hard work. How does the Declaration do this? Its assertion that “all men are created equal” means that all Americans are equal in their ability to chart a path for…
How I Taught My Children to Follow in My Footsteps and Become Entrepreneurs
By Chris Estey Not only do you want to be a leader in business, but you also want to raise children capable of doing the same—or better—for themselves. The problem is, of course, that when you’re working the 16-hour days that your business sometimes demands of you, family time can end up taking second place. It’s natural,…
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