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Now Reading
- "The Nine" by Jeffery Toobin.
- "The Real Thomas Jefferson" by Andrew Allison.
- "Don Quijote De La Mancha (Spanish Edition)" by Miguel De Cervantes
- "The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories" by Robert B. Strassler
- "John Adams" by David McCullough
- "Democracy in America" by Alexis De Tocqueville
This Week’s Virtue
- Composed: A man is to keep his thoughts, words, and deeds subdued. He is to speak only when speech benefits another. His passion must not fuel his pride. He has no place for anger save righteous indignation.
Branden’s Bucket List
Drive across America on nothing but back roads.Graduate from college.- Graduate from Law School.
- Graduate from Business School.
- Rappel down a waterfall.
- Hike the Appalachian Trail.
- Marry the woman I love.
- Raise a family.
- Run for elected office.
- Learn how to speak Russian.
- Write a book.
- Teach a course at a university.
- Buy a house.
- Captain a boat in the Transpac.
- Visit my father's grave.
Branden’s Wish List
- The Landmark Thucydides by Robert B. Strassler, Hardcover
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon, Hardcover/Box Set
- Fruteland Jackson - Blues 2.0
- North Sails Duffel Bag
Thoughts Archive
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Robust in Our Own Brilliance
I once believed that to be in a bad mood was a social transgression, no less offensive than halitosis or body odor, and certainly just as avoidable. I believed that... -
My Reset Button
I remember when I had everything going for me, a good job, a wonderful woman who loved me, and a deep sense of purpose. I chased goals bigger than most... -
With The Cup Back, Universal Order Restored
Everything is right in the world now. Nothing else matters. The cup is back home where it had been for 132 years (the longest winning streak in sports history fyi)... -
Rite of Passage
Today I engage in tradition. A rite of passage known to men worldwide. It is a trial of patience, a mark of bravery, a test of stamina. Many have gone...
