Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Today's insight was inspired by Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, economist, historian and essayist, David Hume.

"It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once." –David Hume

The brilliant David Hume knew that to preserve liberty, you have to recognize that it tends to decay slowly in societies that forget to hold it up as a core principle. Remember that the next time a new law or rule is imposed restricting your actions, and/or one that taps into your wallet. Jim Woods August 25, 2021.

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Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, conversation with basketball legend and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal.

When you grow up in Los Angeles like Jim did, the Lakers are practically a religion. In this kickoff episode from Season 4 of the podcast, Jim speaks with one of the high priests of the Laker religion, the great Shaquille O'Neal. In addition to being one of the world's most recognizable athletes, Shaq also is one of the most sought-after corporate spokesmen, and he's an active investor in the companies he represents. In this conversation with Shaq and Alkaline Water Company Chairman Aaron Keay, you'll learn about how Shaquille decides what business projects to get into, and how engaged he is in making those deals work. You'll also discover how he got involved with Alkaline88, the only brand of premium bottled water that both Shaq and Jim drink and endorse. Plus, you'll also learn all about Shaq's influences and mentors, both on the court and in business. And, you will find out how Jim and Shaq first met some three decades ago, before Shaq was even in the NBA. If you've always wanted to peek into the mind of a legendary athlete, and an extremely successful businessman, then listen to Jim's fascinating conversation with Shaquille O'Neal. For my professional analysis of Alkaline Water Company, download my free report here. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American actor and singer songwriter Ryan Bingham, and a selection from his Mescalito album with lyrics from his song "Sunrise". In a special Way Of The Renaissance Man performance, Jim plays and sings the quoted lyrics in today's Wednesday Wisdom feature. And now, here's the Renaissance Man himself... Well I'm living in the desert with a one eyed dog Well You could lead a blind man out of Vietnam Cause everybody's begging, everybody wants a chance Stuck in a storm, well do a rain dance — Ryan Bingham, "Sunrise" The Americana music star's folksy lyrics remind us of a very profound lesson in life; namely, that when things get really tough, the best response is to embrace the challenge and meet it head on. A more common way of stating this principle is, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But I just think, "Stuck in a storm, well do a rain dance," is a lot more poetic. Jim Woods August 4, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American journalist, poet, Civil War veteran and author of "the Devil's Dictionary," named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, Ambrose Bierce. "Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man — who has no gills." — Ambrose Bierce The irony of nature is all around us. As the great Ambrose Bierce reminds us, we live on a planet that's mostly water, yet we can't drink that water, nor can we breathe it. It's the same situation with much of life. Man has limited resources, limited time and limited energy. Yet for most of us, we want to do it all. Given the finite nature of the time we have on this ocean-dominated planet, doesn't it just make sense to live life to the fullest, and to maximize the truly important aspects of life such as love, relationships, productive achievement, helping our fellow man? I certainly think so. Jim Woods July 28, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary, Thomas Paine. "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection." — Thomas Paine Perhaps my favorite Founding Father, Thomas Paine was a man of towering intellect. In this week's quote, he offers up a few keys to being a "real man," as in the type of man I certainly strive to be. So, smile during times of trouble, gain strength from pain and be heroic in thought. In short, be a real man. Jim Woods July 21, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by the First Earl of Beaconsfield, British statesman and Conservative politician, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli. "A consistent man believes in destiny, a capricious man in chance." — Benjamin Disraeli If you want to achieve anything in life, you must be consistent and you must believe in yourself. Forget about whim and chance, those aren't to be counted on. The only thing you can control is how consistent you are with reality. So, be consistent, and craft your own destiny. Jim Woods July 14, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com One WEEK LEFT! Save big on FreedomFest when using our special discount code. Claim your code now by becoming a VIP for FREE now! If you are already a subscriber, confirm your name and email address in this form to display the discount code, it's that simple.

A Few Simple Things Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American lawyer, politician and governor of Massachusetts who later became President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. "If all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves." — Calvin Coolidge The 30th president isn't an often-quoted figure, but here Coolidge reminds us what we all know — and that is the answer to the larger problems of society start with looking in the mirror. Jim Woods July 7, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Kantian Knowledge and Wisdom Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers, Immanuel Kant. "Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life." — Immanuel Kant The extremely influential philosopher's ideas are both interesting and controversial, but here he offers us some non-controversial advice on the distinction between science and wisdom — and the important role both play in our lives. Jim Woods June 30, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode.

On Disagreeability Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American businessman, author, United States Air Force officer, five-term Senator from Arizona, and the 1964 Republican Party nominee for president of the United States, Barry Goldwater. "To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable." –Barry Goldwater There may be a lot of division on political, social and economic issues in America, and while we may disagree, the best way to do so is to avoid being disagreeable. In order to persuade others, we first must avoid putting them on the defensive with disrespect and insult. If you can do that, you're already halfway home. Jim Woods June 23, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, literary and art critic, G. K. Chesterton. "The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost." –G. K. Chesterton The English writer has uttered many a great quote, but this one is perhaps my favorite. Here he reminds us that facing up to the possibility of a loss is a great way to remind oneself of the need to love the things in life that really matter most. Now I ask you, what's more important than that? Jim Woods June 16, 2021. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com