For most of us, the Fourth of July promises the opportunity to relax, a few days on which to do precisely “nothing important.” It’s a time for sizzling burgers on the grill, spiking volleyballs at the beach, and shouting our approval as fireworks blast colorful patterns in the night sky.
There’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of a well-earned day off and relaxing with family and friends. But there are lessons to be learned from Independence Day, great lessons that underscore the courage and commitment upon which this country was founded – lessons about success.
When it comes to motivation and training, you’ll often hear advice thrown about, such as “Be a leader,” Act decisively,” and “Never give up.” We’ve heard about these ideas so often, they’ve become clichés that have lost some of their meaning. So let’s use this July 4 as the perfect time to look at such advice operating in a revolutionary context.
Read the 7 lessons the founding citizens of this country can still teach us today.