Why Weak Men Seek Power Throughout history, the "strongman" has always been a paradox, a man who projects power, yet operates from a place of profound insecurity. He is not a leader, but a hostage to his own need for validation, wielding control like a crutch, not a
Trumpism is the Apex of American Christianity Throughout history, religious movements have been shaped, distorted, and often weaponized by charismatic leaders. The evolution of Christianity, from its radical Jewish roots to its co-opting by Rome, demonstrates how power structures bend faith to serve their needs. Today, in the heart of
A Master’s Program for the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in Songwriting What is the weight of a song? Is it more than sound? It's a vessel for memory, for longing, for the moments we can't express any other way. A great song doesn't
The Illusion of Sustainability vs. the Reality of Impact Sustainability is often misunderstood as an ideology rather than a structured approach to creating lasting value. Many businesses claim to be "sustainable," but without directed outcomes, their initiatives lack real impact. Sustainable impact is not about compliance checkboxes or
This Moment Demands a New Business Ecosystem Canada is at a crossroads. The exodus of its brightest innovators is not a new phenomenon—it’s a symptom of a system that has failed to create a sustainable, rewarding environment for entrepreneurial growth. When Matt Parreira asks why Canadian innovators leave,
Choices in a Fractured World History moves in surges. Decades of stability lull nations into believing the world is predictable, until the tide shifts, and old certainties collapse. Canada now faces such a moment. Europe is rearming. Ukraine stands on the threshold of nuclear capability. The United States, long Canada’
Diagnosing and Treating Professional Misalignment There’s a moment in nearly every professional’s life when the realization dawns: This isn’t working anymore. It might arrive as a quiet whisper in the back of the mind, a slow-growing doubt about whether their work is meaningful. Or it might come
If Canada Doesn’t Wake Up, It’s Over Canada has always assumed that the greatest threat to its Arctic sovereignty would come from the east; Russia, with its vast military installations, strategic nuclear positioning, and relentless expansionist mindset. Or perhaps from a coordinated China-Russia pressure play, leveraging economic influence
Defining the New Personal Aircraft Standard in Canada There are moments in history where innovation doesn't simply improve an industry, it redefines it entirely. Subscribe The automobile replaced the horse, making transportation faster, safer, and more accessible. The internet replaced the typewriter, turning communication into something global, instant,
The President Is the Personification of the American People A leader does not exist in isolation. He is not an abstract force imposed upon a nation. He is not an outsider invading a system. The presidency, especially in the United States, is the embodiment of the people themselves, an organic
When Money Can't Buy The Win For decades, the United States has operated under a powerful illusion: that its dominance in sports was the result of superior training, infrastructure, and an unparalleled competitive spirit. From the Hollywood-stylized triumphs of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" to the
Fear, Pain, and the Machinery of Power "Evil" is a comforting lie. A convenient shortcut. A way to simplify the unfathomable cruelty and suffering of the world into a neat, digestible concept. It tells us that some people, some systems, are simply malevolent, existing outside the spectrum of