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One cup of tea almost broke my 108-day streak. At ten I stop caffeine for the day, and a late start meant choosing between the cup and the cutoff. A record of kept promises is your reputation with yourself, and it pays out as confidence. Featuring: Naval Ravikant, Will Durant, Jim Rohn, Chris Moneymaker, Sammy Farha, Sister Ignatia Watch on YouTube Read the full post Brought to you by: Trends.vc : Discover new markets and opportunities. HeadsUp : Know when your competitors move. Before your customers do. Multi : Turn any content into a YouTube video. Where to find Dru: I write an essay daily. Get them free Follow me on X Watch my video essays on YouTube Follow Dru's Notes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe to Dru's Notes for a new episode every day. Click here to view the episode transcript.

I sold a habit this week: 389 days of cold showers, closed out and swapped for a daily courage challenge. Your life is the blended return on the habits you hold, so run them like a portfolio: hold the winners, reallocate when a better use appears and stay concentrated. Featuring: Will Durant, Peter Lynch Watch on YouTube Read the full post Brought to you by: Trends.vc : Discover new markets and opportunities. HeadsUp : Know when your competitors move. Before your customers do. Multi : Turn any content into a YouTube video. Where to find Dru: I write an essay daily. Get them free Follow me on X Watch my video essays on YouTube Follow Dru's Notes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Subscribe to Dru's Notes for a new episode every day. Click here to view the episode transcript.

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 21, we delve into Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves' to explore his profound reflections "On Education." Moving beyond Herbert Spencer's influential call for a scientific and technical education tailored for the industrial age, Durant examines the contemporary challenges faced by educators who find their victory in scientific emphasis has not led to the production of "educated men or gentlemen," nor diminished societal issues like political corruption or violent crime. This episode unpacks Durant's compelling argument that education is not merely the transmission of knowledge, but the perfecting of life and the enrichment of the individual by the heritage of the race. We'll explore his vision for a holistic education, emphasizing: Foundational health and physical well-being, advocating for extensive instruction in body care and preventive medicine. The formation of character, stressing the importance of selecting teachers based on their personality, morals, and manners, and cultivating virtues like filial piety and patriotism. The development of self-discipline as a core skill, essential for effective self-government. The training of intelligence, distinguishing it from mere intellect, and proposing its cultivation through rigorous scientific methods and practical manual and domestic arts. Education as a pathway to the enjoyment of life, through understanding human relations and love, appreciating nature, engaging deeply with literature (favoring translations of classics), and experiencing art. ◦ A deeper understanding of life through a comprehensive study of history, a broad perspective on science, and an introduction to philosophy that focuses on the wisdom of great personalities. Ultimately, Durant challenges us to consider if the true purpose of education is to make scholars, or to form human beings, envisioning a society where a rich cultural heritage nurtures a vigorous population for a better future.

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 04, Episode 16, as we delve into the profound chapter 'On Vietnam' from Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves'. In this powerful discussion, we explore Durant's piercing critique of the increasing frequency and destructiveness of war and the US presidency's evolving role in military interventions. The episode dissects how America, born of revolution, became a "Holy Alliance" against global revolutionary movements, especially those with a "Communist tinge". We examine the strategic arguments for intervention, framed as a necessity to counter expanding Chinese power and protect Western interests. Most importantly, we uncover Durant's candid moral dilemma and his compelling alternative proposals for peace, advocating for humanitarian aid, economic development, non-interference, and a re-evaluation of America's imperial ambitions. Discover Durant's specific plan for peace in Vietnam and his enduring hope for a future where peace and friendship prevail over hate and war. This episode challenges listeners to consider the true cost of power and the enduring legacy of our choices on the world stage.