Mindset Shifts—Essays by Barry Brownstein

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Love is the Realization of Our Shared Being
All human beings are flawed, and at times, we experience painful disappointment when our expectations are not met.
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Socialism Has Happened Before. Will it Happen Again?
The Cato Institute ranks New York State as the least free state in the United States.
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How Mr. Rogers Made Meaning
"If you really want peace of mind and success in your endeavors, forego self-importance."
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Liberty is the Best Defense Against Antisemitism
The late Peter Drucker is widely regarded as the father of modern management theory.
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Only the People Can Preserve the Flame of Liberty
Do we need a remedial course in cherishing and defending freedom?
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What Does ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ Mean?
Not understanding the true nature of happiness fosters irresponsibility and threatens liberty.
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June 2025

We Reap What We Sow
We think we can magically obtain something other than what we have sown.
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The Person of "Perfect Virtue:" Classical Wisdom for Living a Good Life
We have come to a point in our lives where we are looking for better guidance than that of the noisy chatter in our minds.
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Constructive Living, Session 8: Love Is Sustained Through Forgiveness
A key to a successful marriage is to avoid making deals.
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Your Authentic Swing
It's a relief that good thoughts aren't necessary for good performance.
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Constructive Living, Session 7: A Mighty Purpose
"Where there is an aim, there is a will.”
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The Steep Price of Declining Civility
A review of "The Soul of Civility" by Alexandra Hudson.
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