Be the Hero of Your Own Life

The Podcast analyses an article by Greg Twemlow about the nature of heroism and leadership, drawing on the philosophies of Robert Greenleaf and the Stoics. Twemlow argues that true heroism lies in taking responsibility for one's actions and choices, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity. He further proposes that embracing a "servant leadership" model, as advocated by Greenleaf, and focusing on what is within our control, as per the Stoic philosophy, are crucial elements in becoming the hero of one's own life. Read the article.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).