7 Men and the Secrets of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas

2020, book #17: “Perhaps even more important in the Bonhoeffer family was acting upon what one said one believed. One must not only think clearly but must prove one’s thoughts in action. “ — Eric Metaxas

Finished on March 9, 2020

As with the other book by Eric called 7 Women and the Secrets of Their Greatness, this book was given to me from the National Christian Foundation of South Florida through their LifeWork Leadership class. I took part in this alongside 6 other people in the business and leadership school at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Once a month, we would meet on a Thursday and have the opportunity to network, converse, and learn from business and faith leaders in South Florida.

George Washington was the first person that the book focused on and one that many of us are familiar with. He was a true leader. He pushed and persevered through adversity. The way that the author emphasized the decision George Washington made was particularly interesting to me. The fact that Washington did not strive to consolidate power in any way or expand his reign was particularly fascinating. It’s definitely tough to imagine being in such a position and then deciding…