Archive - On Purpose

The Pax Americana at 80

Why the era of American peace and prosperity has been good for the world--it will co

Jan 5 •

December 2024

Reflections on the ways we love

The virtue at the heart of flourishing

Dec 8, 2024 •

November 2024

George Washington’s sacred election tradition

His gift to America and the world

Nov 1, 2024 •

October 2024

September 2024

The essential importance of wisdom

The undervalued path to using our other gifts well

Sep 21, 2024 •

Goal-setting that works

7 tips for making goals meaningful

Sep 10, 2024 •

August 2024

7 steps to better mentorship

Advice for life and career

Aug 10, 2024 •

July 2024

An Unwinnable War, Won

Reflections on a 248 year-old revolution in process

Jul 4, 2024 •

June 2024

43 Things I've Learned

A long list of brief life lessons

Jun 24, 2024 •

April 2024

The Upside of Downtime

The vital need to create more space in an "always-on" world

Apr 2, 2024 •

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February 2024

Invite your friends to read On Purpose

Thank you for reading On Purpose — your support allows me to keep doing this work.

Feb 15, 2024 •

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