Although this is just a blinding glimpse of the obvious, the youth of today is amazingly certain about their uncertainty. We like to learn but we do not always want to be taught, and we are self-interested.  John Zogby writes … Read More

I have graduated from my university in Australia as an international student 4 years ago. It was my personal intention to transfer to an international education after studying 2 years in one of the top institutions in Beijing. Looking back, … Read More

Leadership is complicated stuff, and there is no perfect definition. How can you know when you’re a good leader? You can always examine your results, but what if those results, even if they are good, are just a result of … Read More

We’ve all heard the story. A young guy from Seattle spends all his free time in front of a computer screen. He goes to university, but he’s more interested in computers than the courses he’s taking. The young man ends … Read More

Take a minute to think about the last time you made a mistake. Remember how angry you felt, at yourself and at the world? How bitter it was that even though you tried again, even though you put yourself out … Read More

The earliest memory of the notion of ‘Peace’ comes about the image of a woman smiling bright at a beauty pageant host as he asks her: “What do you wish for?” and she says “World peace.” The audience applauds loud … Read More