Theodore Roosevelt
Historical FigureFrom Etiquette by Post, Emily
Known for: The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.
About Theodore Roosevelt
Role: Referenced figure; noted as an exception to New Yorkers' bad manners.
Core Belief: Public service and civic engagement are essential to a thriving society. One must always strive to improve oneself and contribute to the common good.
Worldview: Theodore Roosevelt views the world as a place of action and opportunity. He believes in the importance of leadership and the power of individual initiative.
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Public Consultations with Theodore Roosevelt
1:1 ConsultationMar 7, 202612 messages
How do you stay motivated...
Q: How do you stay motivated when things get hard?
Theodore Roosevelt: When things get hard? Bully, man, that is when you *begin.* Do you think I wanted to spend two years in the Dakota Territory after my wife and mother died? I did not. I wanted to lie down and give way to grief. But a man does not have that luxury. Not if he intends to be a man, not an imitation of o…
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