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“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
After attaining widespread fame as the curmudgeonly Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, actor Nick Offerman has spent the last several years being known for lauding hard work and living to your values. His second book is a peek at 21 historical figures, idealists, and creators who have inspired him and others with their gumption — what Offerman defines in part as “…a willingness, even a hunger, for one’s mettle to be challenged.”
I admit to not starting this book with the highest of hopes — oh look, a book about inspirational American figures where George Washington is first on the list and there’s only three women/people of color. But as Offerman acknowledges, early America was shitty and it made it harder for anyone except white dudes to contribute. Later chapters focus on authors and craftsmen with whom I’m less familiar, and give the reader interesting insights into Offerman’s view of the world. I was surprised, although I shouldn’t have been, to get a strong Stoicism vibe.
Read this if you want to learn about interesting people and are fond of Nick Offerman.
After attaining widespread fame as the curmudgeonly Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, actor Nick Offerman has spent the last several years being known for lauding hard work and living to your values. His second book is a peek at 21 historical figures, idealists, and creators who have inspired him and others with their gumption — what Offerman defines in part as “…a willingness, even a hunger, for one’s mettle to be challenged.”
I admit to not starting this book with the highest of hopes — oh look, a book about inspirational American figures where George Washington is first on the list and there’s only three women/people of color. But as Offerman acknowledges, early America was shitty and it made it harder for anyone except white dudes to contribute. Later chapters focus on authors and craftsmen with whom I’m less familiar, and give the reader interesting insights into Offerman’s view of the world. I was surprised, although I shouldn’t have been, to get a strong Stoicism vibe.
Read this if you want to learn about interesting people and are fond of Nick Offerman.