Helping people find work is not my day job. It is something that I do in between other things. Over the years, I have been able to construct a process of sorts. It is a simple framework with a very short list of things to do. Each activity seeks to help the person but also […]
Category: Home Life
Beyond the Gray: Finding Clarity in a World of Compromise for Ordinary People
Cohen reflects on his tenure at the Department of Defense, emphasizing the importance of personal values and accountability. They stress that ordinary individuals can profoundly impact society by standing up against unethical behavior, despite challenging circumstances.
Personal Strategy & Framework for You
Strategy At the root of it, strategy is about thinking. There are challenges and obstacles to overcome at work and home, but many people don’t sit down to think through the big picture and work through objectives to obtain their personal goals. For work, we are held accountable for the actions we need to take […]
New America (The Will to Live) and History
The author discusses recently discovered historical films from Periscope Films that explain past events. One film, known as ‘New America,’ illustrates how the US learned to integrate immigrants into society, something the author had earlier written about unknowingly. Other films cover topics like British rule in 1940s Palestine and the history of Israel.
Bread in the Water
I have a memory of walking from the synagogue to the water and throwing bread into the Hutchinson River. I am sitting in the middle of the congregation, bored out of my mind, while listening to old men crow about. There is singing that sounds like perpetual sadness and pain. There are questions being asked […]