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God Speed to a Good Man
Today, we bid farewell to a man who defied convention and built a post-presidential legacy that will long outlast the headlines of his era. Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has departed this world at the age of 100, closing a chapter in American history marked by quiet strength, unshakable integrity, and…
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The Profitability of Outrage
We are a nation of incredible prosperity, yet across all ages and communities, too many of us feel unheard, isolated, and angry. This anger is no accident. It is manufactured, cultivated, and sold back to us.
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Is Freedom just another word for nothing left to lose?
Recently, one of our most faithful Keener13.com listeners brought up a timeless line from Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, a song recorded famously by Roger Miller and later immortalized by Janis Joplin: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”It’s a lyric that hits differently depending on where you are in life. For…
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Words and Actions
We all remember the old chestnut, “Actions speak louder than words.” Let’s talk about the difference between words and actions. Back when I interviewed job candidates, it was easy to be attracted to those who could tell a good story.But survival in any arena depends on results.Words win campaigns, but actions shape the future. Repeated…
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Surrounding Yourself With Strong, Capable People
Historian and political observer Steven Beschloss notes this week that “Strong, capable people surround themselves with strong, capable people.”We become who we hang with is the second of my seven precepts for happiness. And we’ve all experienced what it’s like to work with and for people who lack strength of character and competence.It is one…
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What the World Needs Now…
When I look around and see hate speech spreading so easily online, I feel two strong emotions: anger and sadness. Anger that anyone would hurt someone because of their background, who they love, or what they believe. And sadness that so many join in without a second thought. But now is our time to change…