Formed - Twenty Years to Make a Jesuit - Formed

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Duncan Ray explores the radical 20-year Jesuit formation process, contrasting it with today's speed-obsessed culture. From silent retreats to decades of study, he examines why genuine character development cannot be rushed. Drawing on organizational research, Ray argues that depth of formation determines durability under pressure, challenging our modern approach to leadership. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 17, 2026.

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Duncan Ray explores the radical 20-year Jesuit formation process, contrasting it with today's speed-obsessed culture. From silent retreats to decades of study, he examines why genuine character development cannot be rushed. Drawing on organizational...

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