Mindset Shifts—Essays by Barry Brownstein

Home
Notes
Archive
About
Liberty is the Best Defense Against Antisemitism
The late Peter Drucker is widely regarded as the father of modern management theory.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
Only the People Can Preserve the Flame of Liberty
Do we need a remedial course in cherishing and defending freedom?
 • 
Barry Brownstein
5
What Does ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ Mean?
Not understanding the true nature of happiness fosters irresponsibility and threatens liberty.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
13

June 2025

We Reap What We Sow
We think we can magically obtain something other than what we have sown.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
4
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.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
1
Constructive Living, Session 8: Love Is Sustained Through Forgiveness
A key to a successful marriage is to avoid making deals.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
7
Your Authentic Swing
It's a relief that good thoughts aren't necessary for good performance.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
2
Constructive Living, Session 7: A Mighty Purpose
"Where there is an aim, there is a will.”
 • 
Barry Brownstein
6
The Steep Price of Declining Civility
A review of "The Soul of Civility" by Alexandra Hudson.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
16
Constructive Living, Session 6: Asking Beautiful Questions
“What is it like for my partner, or my colleague, to deal with someone like me?”
 • 
Barry Brownstein
10
Democratic Socialism Echoes the Khmer Rouge
Because identity politics leads to dehumanization.
 • 
Barry Brownstein
2

May 2025

© 2025 Barry Brownstein
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture