Archive - On Purpose

George Washington’s sacred election tradition

His gift to America and the world

Nov 1 •

October 2024

There is no success without significance

Power and money are worth little without purpose...you can make your "second mountain" your first

Oct 24 •

Love your neighbor

Cultivating ideologically diverse friendships in a politically divided era

Oct 3 •

September 2024

The essential importance of wisdom

The undervalued path to using our other gifts well

Sep 21 •

Goal-setting that works

7 tips for making goals meaningful

Sep 10 •

August 2024

7 steps to better mentorship

Advice for life and career

Aug 10 •

July 2024

An Unwinnable War, Won

Reflections on a 248 year-old revolution in process

Jul 4 •

June 2024

43 Things I've Learned

A long list of brief life lessons

Jun 24 •

April 2024

The Upside of Downtime

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

Apr 2 •

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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 •

How can I read more?

Developing a personal practice for a richer reading life

Feb 14 •

January 2024

Revolutionary Resolutions for 2024

3 Habits to Unleash Potential in the New Year

Jan 2 •

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