Do you know why the following questions matter? Can you list at least three sources of opposing views on the answers?

Read the questions, then answer them by commenting below.

1. What is the source of man’s rights?

2. What are the differences between inalienable and civil rights?

3. What is the proper role of government?

4. What is the American form of government?

5. What are the four foundations of freedom?

6. What is more important–culture, or politics and government?

7. What are “legitimate foundation” and “legitimate authority” in political philosophy?

8. What is the fundamental character of human beings?

9. What are the seven major societal forms, or institutions, and what are the roles of each?

10. What are the connections between liberty and property?

How can you survive and thrive in the Information Age?

There are ten critical skills taught by world-renowned experts Peter Drucker and Granville Toogood that any freeman must master to be able to impact society in the 21st Century. These are:

1. The ability to think.
2. The ability to learn.
3. The ability to teach.
4. The ability to persuade groups.
5. The 5-Minute Pitch.
6. The 8-Second Inspire.
7. The ability to quickly assimilate new technology.
8. The ability to apply knowledge learned from reading.
9. The ability to strategize and execute.
10. The ability to project accurately.

How can a person master these skills? Quite simply: through a world-class, leadership education.

The methodology of this essential education can be found in A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille. Read this outstanding book to learn how you can be a force for good in a rapidly changing world.

How are your current experiences affected by your past perceptions? Are you able to open your mind and heart to new insights by detaching from the baggage of your perceptions?

In ancient Zen literature, the story is told of a new monk arriving at a monastery.

He approached Joshu, the head of the monastery, and said, “Please teach me.”

Joshu asked, “Have you eaten your rice porridge?”

The monk replied, “I have eaten.”

Joshu said, “Then you had better wash your bowl.”

Think of this parable as it relates to your mind. Is your “bowl” dirtied from the past?

Although our perceptions from our experiences can be helpful, many times they limit and constrain our possibilities.

Learn to clear your mind of past perceptions in order to be open to new insights and original solutions. The universe cannot fill a vessel that is already full.