July 4th: The Power of Words and Identity
July 4th is more than just Independence Day; it's a celebration of the power of words and identity. Explore why this date, marking the approval of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is significant beyond the battles of the American Revolution. Understand how the founding fathers used words to unify a nation and how we continue to strive for greater equality and freedom today.
Gaming the System
“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” ~Henry David Thoreau
You Choose
“So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality… you can fail at what you don’t want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” ~ Jim Carrey
Preparing to Be Wrong
“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” ~ Sir Ken Robinson
Dangers of Passivity
“People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” ~ Simon Sinek
Building Tomorrow with the Wrong People
Great vision without great people is irrelevant. ~ Jim Collins