Tag Archives: work ethic

Lead By Example

Posted on January 18, 2026 by john

Dear friends, It seems to me, we have an obligation to improve ourselves so we become the leaders people follow. If a man or woman made small advances every day in any area of life, the cumulative gain over decades … Continue reading →

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Prosperity And Wealth

Posted on December 13, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, prosperity is not a consequence of wealth but of skill, hard work, and diligence. How could I say such a counter-intuitive thing? I say it because it’s true. History is full of states that … Continue reading →

Posted in business, economy, polictics of class envy, Societal Myth | Tagged abilities, ability, casuse, Culture, diligence, effect, health, prosperity, quality of life, skill, standard of living, wealth, work ethic | Leave a comment

Excessive Leisure

Posted on July 2, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, excessive idleness is as corrosive to the soul as sulfuric acid is to limestone. As the old saying goes, “An idle mind is the Devil’s playground.” Idleness creates boredom, which becomes a desire to … Continue reading →

Posted in business, economy, Group Politics, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged carpe diem, cultural criticism, decay of values, discipline, idle rich, idleness, leisure vs labor, modern culture, moral philosophy, personal responsibility, productivity, self improvement, societal decline, virtue, work ethic | Leave a comment

The Destruction of our Youth and the Work Ethic

Posted on October 30, 2017 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, our culture has and is teaching our kids to be lazy, dependent and lack any sense of shame whatsoever. The evidence is all around us and anyone with open eyes can see it for … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, media, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy, Societal Myth | Tagged cant read the diploma, government monopoly school, graduates cant read, lazy youth, toxic culture, work ethic | Leave a comment

Social and Cultural Underpinnings of Capitalism

Posted on April 14, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, all the positions that our political elite take, are geared to undermining the capitalist system. It is well known that the market system stands on legs not of it’s own making. Economists have opined … Continue reading →

Posted in economy, Group Politics, Law, media, Mercy, philosophy, polictics of class envy, Societal Myth | Tagged anti capitalist, capitalims, capitalism, capitalist, communist, family unit, government spending, incentive, International Capitalist Party, jobs, Law, market system, marx, politics, poverty, rational maximiser, redistribution, regulation, religion, savings, socialism, society, the market system, work ethic | Leave a comment

Diversity in Education

Posted on March 18, 2013 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, diversity in education is a bulwark against economic and intellectual stagnation. Diversity in education is an anathema to the Elite in America however. They seek to limit children’s access to a diverse subject matter, … Continue reading →

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Depression Judo

Posted on January 6, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that depression is in large part a physiologic /psychological symptom of emotional distress. Mostly in the form of frustration. I have read that depression is related to suppressed anger or anger turned inward. I … Continue reading →

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