During five decades of traveling and writing, I’ve met several people who through their humanity and ability to stay focused conveyed a rare, clear sense of purpose. Here’s my list. Warren Buffett What you see is what you get. Despite being the world’s most successful investor, Warren keeps his ego in check. He is modest and straight forward, exhibiting genuine interest in the person he’s talking to. … Continue reading Inspiring People I’ve Met
I’ve come to believe that without friends or acquaintances to open doors it’s almost impossible to achieve personal goals. Looking at my own career in education and journalism, I instantly identify four people without whose help I would have stood still or slid backwards. What follows are brief profiles of these men and the circumstances where I needed a lifeline. I. Ragnar Thaning In 1963 … Continue reading Life Lines–The Four Men Who Shaped My Career
Barry spent nearly a week in late May in Taiwan and on May 29th wandered about the capital recording elements of daily life. It’s a 1:30 video. Continue reading Taipei: A Day in the Life
The Daily Friend May 28, 2023 https://dailyfriend.co.za/2023/05/28/g7-and-china-cold-war-ii/ Continue reading G7 Hammers Russia and China–a New Cold War?
American Dispatch thedailyfriend.co.za March 13, 2022 The views of respected historians and professors. Ukraine – the imperative of stopping the war Continue reading Ukraine: the Imperative of Stopping the War
Barry D. Wood 