“To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest hour.” —Winston S. Churchill
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Thoughts about leadership, history, and more 
correction: Edward, my apologies, the spelling checker sometimes makes spelling mistakes.
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No worries. That happens to me all the time.
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Churchill captures something vital here about the intersection of destiny and discipline. It reminds me of the importance of keeping oil in our lamps—cultivating our talents in mundane moments so that when a unique opportunity arrives, we aren’t found wanting.
David, I would like to engage with your posts in a more meaningful way. What are your rules of engagement? How would you like me to approach your articles? For instance, are you open to critique and the correction of grammar mistakes, or do you prefer strictly constructive feedback? What subjects in particular hold the most importance for you, and could you articulate a few specific topics within those areas that resonate with you?
In addition, my reason for returning to your earlier posts is, in part, to avoid the attention of your other commenters and share a piece of my videography with you. While it is not related to your articles, it may nevertheless be of practical use to you in other ways.
My recent production, ‘Prepare Ye the Way for Caesar,’ provides an insightful perspective on the propaganda used by our enemies. Nietzsche’s sister, Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche, significantly altered and manipulated his later writings to align them with her own nationalist and antisemitic views. This manipulation played a crucial role in the subsequent appropriation of Nietzsche’s philosophy by the Nazi regime.
A part of you may feel that such ordeals are dead and gone, but if history has taught us anything, it is that it repeats itself. The video takes the form of entertainment, with yours truly narrating key texts as one continual Nietzschean presentation. It is likely not a good fit for your website, but it may come in handy for those within your military circle. Either way, it ought to acquaint you with my craft.
Click here to view the video or visit my YT channel Philosopher Muse to access it.
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I don’t mind corrections; I think I’ve received a few over the years, but I’m more interested in discussions about the subject at hand. The way I operate is that I visit the website of every person I follow and read at least their most recent post. Propaganda is an interesting topic, and in my experience every side, on every subject, uses it to gain followers for their beliefs. I personally don’t like propaganda and try not to engage with it as soon as I identify what the person is doing.
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Affirmative. Let’s strive for a win/win interaction and adhere to the Golden Rule. My reference to Nietzsche’s naughty sister was more or less an angle through which to present the production; it is by no means the hook or what the video is about. I’m simply sharing my art. I thought you might find it interesting. As to the subject at hand, have you ever been “tapped on the shoulder” and presented with an opportunity to be the best version of yourself, or are you still waiting for that moment to arrive?
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I’m a firm believer in the need to improve oneself daily, so I’ve been a work-in-progress for the last 52 years. Every day I wake up, I’m the best version of myself, if you know what I mean.
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Indeed. Loud and clear. Being the same age as yourself, I know the need for humility more than ever.
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