The Road to Character
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What’s it about?
In a culture obsessed with résumé virtues, David Brooks explores how to build character through struggle, humility, and moral depth—showing that true fulfillment comes not from what we achieve, but who we become.
You’ll learn
- Résumé virtues vs. eulogy virtues
- Character is forged through struggle
- Embrace humility and self-confrontation
- Seek inner peace over external success