Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Learning of McCain's brain cancer diagnosis and immediate surgery
Jon's passion for writing American Gospel to debunk the Christian nation myth
McCain's decision to run in 2000 and the origins of the Straight Talk Express
Life lessons learned while racing in England beyond driving skills
Relationship with the press and the 2000 New Hampshire primary victory
Commitment to ethical success over Richelieu-style advancement
Coming to terms with father's remarriage and divorce during young adulthood
Ensuring independence of conservation teams after Doug's death
The lasting influence of surrounding oneself with the right people
Respecting McCain's privacy during the South Carolina smear campaign
“Think about what you have done and try to leave this world a little bit better than you found it. That's all there is. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to be anything. Just leave it a little bit better.”
Tova Friedman
Managing the McCain campaign amid economic collapse and Bush's unpopularity
Measuring success through love, loyalty, and facing death without fear
Efforts to bring personal financial literacy education into schools
Ben Bradlee's response to the Janet Cooke fabricated story scandal
Closeness to mother's Hungarian family during father's illness
Library's role in shaping immigrant children's futures and success
Proudest achievements and impact of work at Google
Mental filters and circle of competence in processing financial information
Charlie Munger's influence on investment philosophy and business quality
McCain's private tenderness versus his public reputation for toughness
