Changing careers after age 50 can be tricky. Here are some thoughts on my experience two months into such a change. Backstory For years, when people would ask me what I do, I would either tell them I was a history professor (because that was how I derived my primary income), or if I thought […]
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Reading Tim Tebow’s new book This is the Day was a treat. He talked about making the most of each day, but what was interesting was this talented and successful young guy talked about both chasing our dreams and making the most of our time with other people. It seems that so many books focus on one pursuit
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Here’s what I have observed: A lot of people want to write a book, and they think about it for a long time. Finally, the day comes when they have some time on their hands. They’re determined. They’re ambitious. They are going to get it done. Hours are devoted to the task. Finally, the big,
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A few years ago, I started working on a book about the first several presidents and their faith. As a professional historian and a Christian, the intersection of these two topics intrigued me. Many historians say the Founders were a bunch of Deists who were not that interested in Jesus. Many evangelicals say most of
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So what’s the difference between dreamers and doers? It’s an important question. I guess it’s on my mind because of that “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” movie. It’s based on a short story about a guy who leads a very ordinary life but dreams of doing extraordinary things. Does that describe a lot of people?
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