When we think about what it means to pursue your purpose, few lives capture it better than the story of Wendy Borcherdt. Long before Ronald Reagan became a two-term governor of California and then one of America’s most consequential presidents, Wendy recognized something extraordinary in him. She saw a leader who could speak truth with clarity, connect with everyday people, and stand firm on values that mattered. Her encouragement and tireless work helped launch Reagan onto

Humble Beginnings in Gdańsk Every great movement begins with a single spark. For President Lech Wałęsa, that spark ignited in the shipyards of Gdańsk, Poland. Working as an electrician, he lived a life that mirrored the struggles of everyday people under Soviet domination. What seemed impossible — challenging the world’s most powerful communist regime — became his calling. Out of small strikes over bread prices, Wałęsa built a movement that grew into Solidarity, a trade union

Answering a Higher Calling Rev. John Yates’s life is a remarkable example of going big—not for personal gain, but to make a lasting difference in the community and the nation. Raised in a strong Christian family, John felt early on that God must be central in his life. Though initially uncertain about his path, he embraced the concept of calling, trusting that God would lead him to serve in a way uniquely suited to his gifts. Choosing ministry over a family business, John com

Spend Your Days Like Dollars, The Tom Smith Way to Going Big Some people make headlines with flashy moves. Others build lasting impact through quiet conviction, steady action, and a deep understanding of what truly matters. Tom Smith is the latter—proof that going big isn’t about chasing fame or fortune. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and living with clarity, courage, and humility. Tom grew up during the Depression in a small blue-collar town. His high school class h

Twenty-five years ago, if you had said France would one day have a thriving network of conservative institutions—training young leaders, shaping national media, forming think tanks, launching journalism schools—most people would have laughed. Or worse, dismissed you as delusional. Back then, the conservative movement in France was virtually nonexistent. There were no leadership institutes, no serious media platforms for free thinkers, no organized civil society operating out

Sometimes the most influential voices don’t come from where you expect. They don’t start in major cities or arise from elite institutions. Sometimes they come from a quiet corner of life, from someone with conviction, a willingness to work, and the courage to take a leap of faith. Erick Erickson never set out to become a household name in American media. He wasn’t chasing headlines or planning a high-powered career. But what he did have was clarity: he knew what he believed,