It was April of 1789… and the first ever inaugural address by an American president was underway. Among other phrases that seem indecipherable to us today, George Washington referred to the “vicissitudes incident to life.” But what does THAT mean? Watch and listen as Dr. Mark Foley unpacks the legendary wisdom of the nation’s chief civil servant, explains what Washington was saying, and boils it all down to a very simple (but sometimes hard to follow) rule. Enjoy the latest episode of: In Other Words!
Body Parts That Never Stop Growing
Betcha Didn’t Know some of your body parts are in a lifelong growth spurt—ears and noses, we’re looking at you! Ever notice how Grandpa’s ears seem…...
Hamlet
To be or not to be? A bare bodkin? What does any of it mean? Find out quickly as a two minute excerpt from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1 is explained IN...
4.8 The Question You Must Answer
Andy tells a story that illustrates an extremely important question: Are you going after something that’s actually worth persisting without...
What Conversational Subjects Should I Pursue to Gain Business?
Now, I’m assuming that when you talk about pursuing conversational subjects and gaining business, you’re talking about like when...
2.4 The Definition of Fear
What exactly is fear? Andy defines the one thing that can so often keep you from taking action. He also tells the story of Toxey Haas, the founder...
Why Manners?
It’s been said that good manners will open doors that the best education cannot, and this week, Leslie Anne Tarabella and Monica Earley are sitting...
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