“Objects of the most stupendous magnitude, measures in which the lives and liberties of millions, born and unborn are most essentially interested, are now before us. We are in the midst of revolution, the most complete, unexpected and remarkable of any in the history of the world.”
–private letter of John Adams, Letters of Delegates to Congress, Paul H. Smith, ed, Vol IV, p. 178.
The amazing thing about many of our founders was that they understood how large their times were. Men like Adams consistently recorded information about the events for us to know these times.
It takes great awareness of the situation around you to succeed.
Ask deep questions.
Listen intently.
Focus on the moment.