Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by the Ancient Chinese military treatise, The Art of War by Sun Tsu. “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” — Sun Tzu The iconic military strategist’s seminal work, “The Art of War,” is replete with lessons about life. Here, Sun Tzu reminds us that the key to victory is not only knowing your enemy, but also knowing yourself. Until you master yourself, you can never really be confident in any of life’s battles. Jim Woods July 20,...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on way of the Renaissance Man, Will AI destroy Humankind Featuring Robert Deadman —and other lighthearted subjects. Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Will AI destroy humankind—and other lighthearted subjects. That’s the serious, yet playfully intriguing discussion I had with my friend, computer scientist, investor and fellow Renaissance Man, Robert Deadman (and yes, that is his real last name). Robert is one of those rare individuals who possesses a breadth of knowledge that he can eloquently translate into casual conversation, even about such advanced and interesting...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Wisdom of a Bull Rider   Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods   Today's insight was inspired by American professional rodeo cowboy, Hall of Fame world champion bull rider, and co-founder of the PBR,  Professional Bull Riders organization, Tuff Hedeman.     “Bear down, try hard and never quit. NEVER!”    –Tuff Hedeman, World Champion Bull Rider     There’s perhaps no sport that requires more grit, determination and mental and physical toughness than bull riding. Nobody knows that better...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on way of the Renaissance Man, investor Kevin O’Leary enters the Renaissance Man shark tank…. Kevin O’Leary, also known by his nickname, “Mr. Wonderful,” is one of the stars of the CNBC show “Shark Tank,” a favorite TV program of this entrepreneurial Renaissance Man. In this episode, I turn the tables on Mr. Wonderful as he enters the Renaissance Man shark tank to talk about his new company, cryptocurrency trading platform WonderFi. The interview took place on the cusp of an interesting time for cryptocurrency, as the big June 2022 swoon in the price of Bitcoin has...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American Singer/songwriter, founder and former front man for Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius Rucker. You gotta live and learn You gotta crash and burn You gotta make some stances And take some chances You gotta laugh and love And take all life has to give You gotta live and learn So you can learn to live –Darius Rucker, “Learn to Live” Country music artist Darius Rucker’s song “Learn to Live” is a great example of finding deep wisdom in an unlikely place. This...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by French author, poet,  playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement, Victor Hugo.   “Life is the flower for which love is the honey.”   –Victor Hugo   Few men understood — or could write more powerfully about — the human condition as well as the great French author. Here his musings on love are enough to move even the most intransigent soul.   Jim Woods February 23, 2022   For more great resources and inspiration visit   for...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Today's insight was inspired by American short story writer, outdoorsman, and novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize (1953) and the Nobel Prize in Literature (1954) for his novel The Old Man and the Sea, Earnest Hemingway.   “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.”   –Ernest Hemingway    As a human, you’re going to experience sorrow, sadness and heartbreak. But it’s how you emerge from these that determine your existence. Often, coming...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, Educating America Conceptually Featuring Ed Thompson One of the best things about having the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast is I get to have great conversations with the some of the smartest people in the world. You often hear that education is the key to success. And while I agree with that statement in principle, it’s important to understand that it is the kind of education one gets that really matters. In the new episode of the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast, I speak with Ed Thompson, a man whose mission is to help reeducate America,...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Welcome to today's #WednesdayWisdom from Way Of The Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods   This insight was inspired by a quote from English writer, book reviewer, biographer, and travel author, Evelyn Waugh.   "When we argue for our limitations, we get to keep them."    –Evelyn Waugh    The great British author had a distinct way with words, and that way is on full display here in the above quote. And while I subscribe to the thesis that a man’s got to know his limitations, I also think most people are trapped in a cocoon of self-imposed limitations. Don’t...

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, FreedomFest, Battle Buddies and Exposing Frauds Featuring Rich Checkan   One of the best things about having the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast is I get to have great conversations with the some of the smartest people in the world. And on the latest episode, I do just that, as I welcome my friend, fellow U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate and the premier expert in the field of precious metals investing, Rich Checkan. Rich is the President and COO of Asset Strategies International (ASI), which is the only dealer of physical gold, silver, and...