Tag Archives: personal responsibility

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 →

Posted in philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged character and virtue, civilization and decay, cultural critique, Cultural decline, cultural elites, elite influence, ethics and society, Individual agency, leadership by example, media influence, moral leadership, moral philosophy, personal responsibility, role models, self-improvement, social imitation, thrift and diligence, virtue ethics, work ethic | Leave a comment

Limericks

Posted on October 13, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, There’s an imposed progressive wisdom,We’re simplistically told to play the victim,But don’t listen to the lectors,We are complex force vectors,Embedded within a complex system. A government will do whatever it’s able,Judicious spending is a fairy tale fable,The truth … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Politics, Mercy, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged Anti-government sentiment, Complex systems theory, critical, Cynical, Fatalism vs agency, Government skepticism, government spending, humorous poetry, Individual agency, Libertarian philosophy, Light verse, limerick, personal responsibility, Philosophical humor, Philosophical poetry, political commentary, Political elitism, Political limerick, political satire, Quantum philosophy, Rebellious, rhyming verse, satirical, satirical poetry, Systemic critique, Theseus' ship paradox, Victimhood culture | 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

Independence Versus Dependence

Posted on June 20, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, wise people seek to be as independent as possible. This includes, but isn’t limited to, independence from the grid, the ability to stand on your own two feet, a personal source of water, emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in business, Mercy, philosophy, Societal Myth | Tagged anti-dependence, civic duty, dependency, economic independence, education, freedom, independence, independence vs dependence, individualism, life skills, Machiavelli, mental strength, personal growth, personal responsibility, resilience, self empowerment, self sufficiency, self-reliance, social responsibility, societal burden, societal contribution | Leave a comment

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