An Exchange with a Hero
There’s much about social media that degrades conversation and exacerbates polarization. But, like every technology, it also empowers us and … Continue Reading
Inspiring People
Some People Need to ‘Stay Weird’ to Stay Alive
When I was 16, I tried to kill myself.” As one who lost a beloved relative to suicide almost exactly … Continue Reading
Finding the Joy in Your Job
How excited are you about your job? Watch this recent clip of Boston weather reporter Jim Cantore experiencing repeated strikes … Continue Reading
Can Ruth Bader Ginsburg See the Future?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was at the University of Michigan recently to give the 2015 Tanner Lecture on Human Values. A … Continue Reading
Bob Dylan Uncovers Sinatra
Bob Dylan’s new album of ballads from the American Songbook is remarkable, heartfelt, and vulnerable. All ten tracks have one … Continue Reading
What Defines Winners and Losers?
In the last week there were two big sports stories that invite us to think about what defines winners and … Continue Reading
On Wisdom – Irwin Kula with Brad Hirschfield
We recently announced a new video series – On Wisdom – at The Wisdom Daily. On Wisdom will feature interviews … Continue Reading
A ‘Wild’ Idea: The Past Need Not Imprison You
The movie Wild is perfect to see during this last week of the year, when millions of us will make … Continue Reading
The One and Only Joe Cocker
I was blessed to grow up with some of the greatest rock’n’roll ever recorded. Recently, one of the most original … Continue Reading
Triumph of an Unbreakable Spirit
I found myself celebrating Easter this Christmas, and I was quite moved by the experience. No, my calendar was not … Continue Reading