I'm grateful for so many things and the ability to live free is one of them. May your day be filled with gratitude and goodness, not just today but always!

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Candice Millard has this uncanny gift for taking history that could read dry and turning it into a mirror for the human condition — ego, endurance, leadership, conflict, humility, and redemption. The River of Doubt isn’t just about exploration; it’s about the collision between conviction and consequence. It’s such a potent metaphor for what you’ve lived and teach: - Roosevelt’s hubris meeting nature’s indifference — that’s the emotional and spiritual version of oversight. - The clash between him and Rondon — that’s the anatomy of conflict, the cost of differing values and leadership styles. - The jungle itself — a living, breathing symbol of environment shaping outcome. You’d love how Millard shows that brilliance and blindness can live in the same person — and how the real strength isn’t in control, but in adaptation, humility, and recalibration. These are the moments in The River of Doubt where ego, exhaustion, and perspective collide — and where the real leadership lessons live. 💥 1. The Clash of Command — Roosevelt vs. Rondon Scene: Roosevelt, used to command, tries to move the expedition faster. Rondon, a disciplined Brazilian officer, insists on scientific rigor and humane treatment of his men. Their values collide: speed vs. sustainability. Lesson: Disputes aren’t always about right or wrong — they’re about mismatched priorities. Roosevelt had vision; Rondon had process. Both were necessary, but until they recognized each other’s function in the ecosystem, the mission bled energy. Application: When you build teams or relationships, clarify which kind of “right” each person is protecting. Some guard progress; others guard principle. Alignment begins with acknowledging both. 🧭 2. The Weight of Pride — Refusing to Turn Back Scene: When it becomes clear the expedition is dangerously under-supplied, Roosevelt refuses to quit. His pride — and fear of public failure — nearly kills him.Lesson: Pride often disguises itself as perseverance. The refusal to pivot doesn’t always mean strength; sometimes it’s evidence of a hidden wound.Application: You can use this to talk about false endurance — how people keep pushing a broken plan because they can’t bear to face what they miscalculated. It’s not weakness to stop; it’s wisdom to re-calibrate.