Please enjoy a guest post written by Dr. Andrew D. Carico. Andrew is Headmaster at John Adams Academy in El Dorado Hills, California. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University, and he has also written for Public Discourse, Law & Liberty, Starting Points Journal, and Claremont Review of Books. Dr. CaricoContinue reading “Is It Time for an American Rebirth?”
Author Archives: Dean Forman
We Need a Rebirth of Traditional Liberalism
Revolution in Education has multiple aims, one of which is to show you that the enlightenment of your own soul and mind is in your own hands. It will not come to you without your conscious decision to move out of “the cave”…
At This Moment: Ukraine, A Midweek Observation
History continues to replay the same scenarios with different names, but with human nature ambitiously and avariciously seeking what is not theirs to give or take—the freedom of another.
Rebirth of The Great Ideas: A Renaissance for 2022
Please enjoy this guest post written by Linda Forman. About the Author: Linda’s childhood was spent abroad with her family while her father built bridges, dams, power plants and transportation systems around the world. She cites the lessons learned about her fellow world citizens and their cultures as the greatest part of her education. Formally,Continue reading “Rebirth of The Great Ideas: A Renaissance for 2022”
Who did Jefferson call his Amici Omnium Horarum?
On April 29, 1962 John F. Kennedy was introducing Nobel Prize winners. He stated the following, “I want to tell you how welcome you are to the White House. I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possibleContinue reading “Who did Jefferson call his Amici Omnium Horarum?”
Mentors, Not Professors
What are the differences between a professor and a mentor? A professor dogmatically professes, lectures, and places expectations and requirements upon the student. A mentor, on the other hand, inspires, invites, and guides the mentee. The practice of mentoring is an elevated one. In a world that is quick to jump to cynicism and badContinue reading “Mentors, Not Professors”
How to Find Your Mentor: The Ones You’ve Met and the Ones You Haven’t
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” —Sir Isaac Newton As you search for your mentor, you will be looking for someone who has the lived experience and wisdom you lack. It stands to reason your mentor will be found having lived through important moments inContinue reading “How to Find Your Mentor: The Ones You’ve Met and the Ones You Haven’t”
“I Am Mentor” and Your Journey to Excellence
Have you given thought to what being a mentor means and how you can be guided to excellence? Do you have a mentor or have you mentored someone? The term mentor is over three thousand years old and has its origins in Greek mythology. Many are unaware that the term comes from a name. IfContinue reading ““I Am Mentor” and Your Journey to Excellence”
Benjamin Franklin on Happiness
My invitation to you this month is to find, in one word, the answer to the question, “Why are you not more effective?” I’d like to share a little more about the life and philosophies of our friend and mentor Benjamin Franklin and ask you to consider if these details inspire a new word forContinue reading “Benjamin Franklin on Happiness”
What Benjamin Franklin Teaches on “Becoming”
Remember Linda’s question to me last week? In one word—why are you not more effective? Were you able to pick a word or virtue that will be your quest this year? Let’s build on that idea with one who became a model for improvement, Benjamin Franklin. I recently reread the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin understoodContinue reading “What Benjamin Franklin Teaches on “Becoming””