My Admiration
There are three (living) individuals who I have a great deal of respect and admiration for.
They all happen to be Americans, and they all happen to be male — but neither of those are really factors in why they have earned my respect and admiration.
The order below should not be considered random.
Jimmy Carter
Former president of the United States of America, a brilliant man with a deep rooted sense of honor and a desire to improve the human condition. Quite possibly the last great president the US had; and he should definitely be considered the last to truly serve his country.
Warren Buffet
One of the wealthiest individuals in the world, money is not his defining characteristic. He has a deep social conscience and has repeatedly displayed a desire to leave the world a better place. An exemplary model for successful and sustainable business.
Bill Gates
A man I have met (and worked for). Also one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. For him, money is not nearly as important as his commitment to doing what he believes is right. He’s far more of a man who wants to improve the world, than merely change it. Even to his detractors he is consider a man who has had profound influence on shaping the course of human kind.
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