From Martial Arts to Mindfulness: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee
Statue by Cao Chong-en of Bruce Lee on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Photo by Johnson Lau / CC BY-SA 2.5. Defeat is a state of mind; No…
The Strategic Genius of Trần Hưng Đạo: Lessons from History
The three watercolor paintings by Đoàn Thành Lộc depict Saint Trần (Grand Prince Hưng Đạo) and his six generals. Photo by Rio Lam / CC BY-SA 4.0. Trần Hưng Đạo,…
The Evolution of James Bond: From Fleming’s Novels to Modern Adaptations
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo: Fortheloveofknowledge…
From Zen to Bushido: The Spiritual Journey of the Samurai
16th century painting showing samurai raiding the house of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The Samurai, Japan’s warrior class, were not only renowned for their martial prowess but also for their deep…
Bourbon: A Quintessentially American Spirit
Bourbon, a quintessentially American spirit, has a storied history that dates back to the late 18th century. Its origins are often traced to the settlers of present-day Kentucky, who brought…
Who Is This Modern Man?
Who Is This Modern Man? by Donavon L Riley Who is this modern man? He is the one who has abandoned the river of his ancestors, forsaking the waters that…
Rye Whiskey: The Bold Spirit with a Rich History
George Washington’s Rye Whiskey® made the way George Washington made it. George Washington’s Rye Whiskey® is the official spirit of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Photo by George Washington’s Mount Vernon.…
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Building Better Intelligence: The Essential Role of Critical Thinking
“The Thinker in The Gates of Hell” at the Musée Rodin. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / CC BY 2.0. Critical thinking is a fundamental skill in the intelligence cycle, which…
The Importance of Critical Thinking for the Modern Warrior
“Le Penseur” (1904) in the Musée Rodin in Paris. Photo by CrisNYCa / CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped. During the classical period of Ancient Greece (5th to 4th century BC), the…
There Is No Other Path To Life
There Is No Other Path To Life by Donavon L Riley He believes himself free, but his hands are bound behind him. He believes himself progressing, but his steps circle…