If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you, you’re not wrong. Todd Rose proves you don’t have to fit the mold to make an impact—you can break it wide open. Once a high school dropout working minimum-wage jobs, Todd’s story isn’t one of sudden brilliance or overnight success. It’s about choosing not to settle. It’s about deciding that life is too short to live someone else’s idea of what success should look like. Rather than play the game of averages, Todd chose

In a world of economic confusion and political noise, Veronique de Rugy is a rare voice of clarity, courage, and conviction. Born and raised in France, Veronique didn’t grow up surrounded by the ideas of limited government or economic freedom. She grew up in a country where the state was everywhere—and innovation often came last. But she always sensed something was off. The conversations she heard didn’t sit right. The assumptions didn’t add up. Then one day, in a microecon

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

James Piereson: The Quiet Architect Who Went Big When most people think of going big, they imagine center-stage moments—cameras flashing, crowds roaring, headlines blazing. But some of the boldest visionaries in modern history made their greatest impact behind the scenes, choosing strategy over spotlight, long-term change over instant recognition. James Piereson is one of those visionaries. A political scientist by training, a philanthropist by calling, and a builder by in

From $80 and a Dream to a Life of Impact: The Cesar Grajales Way of Going Big When Cesar Grajales landed in the U.S. from Colombia, he had $80 in his pocket, zero connections, and a future full of uncertainty. He didn’t arrive with guarantees—he brought determination, creativity, and an open heart. Fast forward to today, and Cesar is one of the most respected Hispanic voices in American public policy and media. He’s the host of Sabor a Freedom and El Escándalo del Día, the

In a world where small talk rules and safe bets get applauded, Jeff Rosenthal is living proof that going big isn’t a slogan—it’s a lifestyle. Jeff didn’t follow a playbook. He didn’t wait for permission. He started where many visionaries do: with a big idea, a few close friends, and absolutely no blueprint. At just 23, he and three co-founders launched what would become Summit , a global community and event series that brought together the future leaders of industries bef