Sublime

The future of the US economy—and, indeed, the world's—will be determined at the dynamic intersection of markets, technology, and politics.

In January 1942, two memoranda arrived on Holcomb’s desk within a week of each other suggesting the creation of Marine Corps commandos. The first was from his superior, Admiral Ernest J. King, the recently appointed Chief of Naval Operations. As enamored with defense as he was with temperance—“When they get in trouble they send for the sons-of-bitc

Naylor, Sean. Relentless Strike: The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command. New York: St. Martin’s, 2016.

In a presentation I heard General McChrystal give at the New York Times New Work Summit in the summer of 2016, he said, “I tell people, ‘Don’t follow my orders. Follow the orders I would have given you if I were there and knew what you know.’”

life will offer you the opportunity to prove why you’re the leader. And when it does, it’s all up to you.

BILL GATES Cofounder, Microsoft; Cochair, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation