Episode 17 from The Grit Theory.
In 1910 before a European audience, Teddy Roosevelt delivered a speech that would challenge the accepted definition of the ideal citizen through consideration of ones character. Those who pursue character are "In the Arena" and those outside are the critics. This well known speech evokes discussion to encourage those who question the "why" of being in the arena and discounts the critical voice.
Highlights Include:
- The importance of character.
- Physical fitness and education as a means to an end.
- Why you need a "worthy cause".
- The dangers of cynicism.
- Be a "practitioner".
- Permission to fail.
- A call to try.
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