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Oct 2023
34m 56s

How To Be Legendary

Resolute Square
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On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick is joined by writer, producer and former US attorney Jonathan Shapiro. Together they discuss Jonathan's new book How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life. They detail the various aspects of Abraham Lincoln's life and philosophy that made him a great leader. They emphasize the importance of these simple steps as a template for healing in our divisive political landscape.

Jonathan's new book, How to Be Abe Lincoln, is available now.


Timestamps:

[00:01:27] Inspiration for the book

[00:07:06] "I have to speak the truth"

[00:08:52] Holding the union together

[00:13:24] Navigation

[00:17:38] Lincoln's stoicism

[00:21:59] Applying the lessons


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