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.
McCain's temperament, sharp tongue, and ability to move past conflicts
First encounter with the Internet as a Stanford freshman
Father's sudden death from polio and the family's stoic response to grief
Meeting John McCain's father during a water fight in the dormitory
Recognizing Google's potential during the high-stakes AOL deal
Father's profound influence and the role of luck in success
Courtship experiences and early relationship with Jonas Mekas
Reflections on American business, market systems, and economic progress
ISIS use of social media and video to recruit fighters globally
The Janet Cooke fabricated story and its impact on the newsroom
Women's autonomy and checking personal motives when making choices
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Republican opposition, race, and efforts to delegitimize Obama's presidency
Purchase of See's Candy and the shift toward high-quality brand investments
Bradlee's handling of the Janet Cooke fabrication scandal and its aftermath
Buffett's unexpected decision to donate his wealth to the Gates Foundation
Rewilding efforts and the shift from land preservation to ecosystem restoration
Contrast between Wall Street career and an unsuccessful Senate primary run
John McCain's friendship with the "three amigos" and bipartisan defense views
Shared trait of deep focus and dedication to teaching others
Early uncertainty about how people use and adopt new media
