Danny Reding

When was the last time you had a conversation about virtue? Maybe it started when someone said something like, “Great to see you! You’re looking particularly virtuous today.” No? I can’t remember any conversations like that either but I have been increasingly intrigued by the topic of virtue. I’m particularly interested in whether virtue is something that we can develop or if we’re forever bound and restricted by our genes from birth. Is it possible to become more virtuo

I read an article some time ago about the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. Yes, that’s BILLION with a “B!” After dealing with a brief moment of envy, a few thoughts came to mind. On the one hand, I get it. It’s inspiring to hear stories about people who become successful through a combination of talent and grit. We usually think of a “self-made” billionaire, millionaire, or anything else, as someone who has achieved remarkable success against exceptionally challen

I love coffee. I love the flavor and I love to linger over my first (and second) cup every morning. The cup matters too. I have a small collection but there are three that I seem to reach for more often than others. One says plainly, “gratitude.” I always find myself giving thanks for various blessings when I sip coffee from that cup. Another says, “gratitde.” It took a second try before auto-correct would allow that spelling. But there it is, etched into the side of my cup