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Matt Ehret joined up with Peyman Askari on In Lay Terms to delve into the important role that Ideas play in shaping Universal History, and also the outline of the new RTF spring anthology.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more The Truth About St. Augustine: An Art of Liberty Short Rising Tide Foundation Sep 8   READ IN APP   Matt Ehret joined up with Peyman Askari on In Lay Terms to delve into the important role that Ideas play in shaping Universal History, and also the outline of the new RTF spring anthology. You can purchase our RTF winter and spring Anthology as a Magazine via our substack page here. Peyman asked some great questions, including: How do I compare the more collectivist/authoritarian views of Plato to the more individualist/observational approach of Aristotle? Who was Cicero of Rome, and what were his contributions? Who was St. Augustine, and what were his contributions? Is there a connection between Teddy Roosevelt's progressive ties and his Anglophilia? Enjoy this introductory lesson into universal history and if you liked this short dialogue, I encourage you to dive into our newest RTF Anthology: “Conquering Tyranny and Defeating Tragedy” available here: Watch the full unabridged interview here: The Rising Tide Foundation (RTF), a non-profit based out of Montreal, Canada, dedicated to the rigorous re-examination of Universal History and the principles governing the cyclical appearance of Renaissances and Dark Ages in human civilization. Consider supporting our work by subscribing to our substack page and Telegram channel at t.me/RisingTideFoundation. Rising Tide Foundation Dedicated to the enhancement of cross-cultural understanding and dialogue between east and west. You're currently a free subscriber to Rising Tide Foundation. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Rising Tide Foundation PO Box 3, Ste Martine, Quebec, J0S 1V0 Unsubscribe

September 07, 2026   |   Read online Powerful people don't do this There’s a quality you’ll notice in almost every genuinely powerful person: They don’t seem particularly interested in…convincing you that they’re powerful. They’re not constantly explaining themselves. They’re not chasing approval. They’re not putting on some “mask” of confidence only when they’re around other people. There’s something underneath all of it that makes those things unnecessary: They know what they’re here to do. Think about some of the characters who pull us in through the screen: Ragnar Lothbrok and Logan Roy live in completely different worlds, but both are consumed by a mission. Vito Corleone and Eddie Horniman are driven by loyalty, family, and responsibility. James Bond and Maximus are propelled forward by an internal code that existed whether anyone understood it or not. We’re drawn to these characters because they possess something that many of us are secretly craving in our lives: internal direction. And, you see the same thing in real life. The person with a clear mission enters a meeting differently. They make decisions differently. They handle criticism differently (or, they don’t bother with it at all). They don’t need every person to understand their choices because their choices aren’t being made for every person. That doesn’t mean they’re arrogant or dismissive, it means their center of gravity is inside themselves. This is one of the great misconceptions about personal power. We tend to associate it with money, status, appearance, titles, influence, or authority. Those things can amplify power… They cannot create it. Real power begins much earlier. It begins when you decide what matters enough that you’re willing to organize your life around it. When your internal direction becomes stronger than your need for external approval. When your standards become stronger than your desire to fit in. When you stop asking the world who you should be… And start answering that question for yourself. The most powerful person in the room is rarely the one trying hardest to look powerful. They’re usually the one who knows exactly why they’re there in the first place. Your coach, - James Michael Sama P.S.: If you’re looking for a private advisor to help you develop these qualities, let’s talk.   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Your secret weapon. 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Powered by beehiiv