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Quote of the day by Montesquieu: 'The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed' and why we give up on our biggest goals too soon

Jeff Bezos led Amazon by prioritizing a long-term vision rather than chasing short-term gains. This perspective aligns with Montesquieu's philosophy that success is often a lengthy journey. Misjudging project timeframes can lead to distress and hasty strategy changes. Insights from modern behavioral science highlight the planning fallacy and sunk cost…

The Times of India · Aug 12

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease

As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, many people in the U.S. are deeply concerned about the country’s future.

The Conversation · Jul 2

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

More people are talking about the Declaration of Independence now than they likely have for decades, largely because of the festivities, exhibits, historical commemorations and other public events associated with the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.

The Conversation · Jun 8

Why trade couldn’t buy peace

We thought globalisation was immune from geopolitical risk. We were wrong

Financial Times · Sep 23, 2022