As a child of the 1960s, comic book artist Frank Miller thought patriotism was a sentimental value. After the 9/11 attacks, though, Miller believes patriotism is essential to our national survival.
Putting aside her fears, Vickie Milazzo left nursing to start her own business. Now, the Houston entrepreneur believes stepping into the unknown has given her a fulfilling life and successful career.
Magician David Copperfield makes mind-boggling illusions like walking through the Great Wall of China seem easy. But he believes simple gestures of kindness are far more valuable than any magic trick.
New York City Finance Commissioner Martha Stark believes in numbers. Whether they are lotto tickets, school grades or municipal tax revenues, she says numbers shape our lives more than we realize.
As a child growing up in Palestine, Terry Ahwal knew terror and violence. Now living in Detroit, she believes we should fight against fear instead of fighting people we think are different from us.
