You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The Everyday Patriot: Casting Votes Every Second of Every Day (Heroic +1 #1,387)
Jan 7, 2023
Delve into the concept of everyday patriotism and how our daily choices serve as votes for a better world. Explore Tom Morris's insights on civic virtue and the importance of staying informed with reliable news. Discover the value of acting locally to influence change and embodying virtues like self-mastery and courage in our actions. Learn how to turn attention and time into powerful tools for community benefit, ultimately fostering a more noble society.
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Why Brian Read The Book Immediately
- Brian describes his friendship with Tom Morris and how Tom's book inspired him immediately.
- He explains the book's short-essay format urging citizens to practice virtues in daily life.
Vote With Daily Actions
- Vote in every election and treat daily actions as choices that shape the world.
- Read reliable news, get involved locally, and act so your deeds make your views known.
Elections As Continuous Choice
- The Latin root elegere shows elections are fundamentally choices among alternatives.
- Framing life as constant election reframes attention and time as civic responsibilities.
