david brooks

Oct 26 2025

Book: How to Know a Person, Learning to See

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How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Seeing others clearly is the foundation of trust. In this post, David Brooks explores empathy, attention, and the quiet power of presence. It’s a guide to building deeper relationships—at work, at home, and within ourselves. To know others, you must...

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Nov 06 2017

What Freedom Means to Me

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When I think of freedom, an equal and just society is a big part of America’s promise. Photo taken by author at Boise Veteran's Day Parade, November 4, 2017 Defending freedom is a calling for all Americans. On the first Saturday morning in November, I woke up early to attend the annual Boise...

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