Burnt Toast, Stoics, and Finding Growth in Small Frustrations

Burnt Toast, Stoics, and Finding Growth in Small Frustrations
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It was a brutal winter in New England. Many mornings, I got out of bed to fire up our snowblower and tackle the latest round of snow. When the wind was blowing, I often got snow blasted right back in my face.

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Barry Brownstein
Barry Brownstein
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Barry Brownstein is professor emeritus of economics and leadership at the University of Baltimore. He is the author of “The Inner-Work of Leadership,” and his essays have appeared in publications such as the Foundation for Economic Education and Intellectual Takeout.