By now the fireworks have fallen after what was hopefully a very fun and relaxing July 4 celebration. As you look back on the long weekend, reflect on how much time you actually spent considering the significance of the holiday. As someone who lives and works in America’s birthplace, it is practically unavoidable for me to contemplate the importance of America’s birthday each year. However, this year I wanted to actually apply the lessons from Independence Day to my career.
When our Founding Fathers declared independence in 1776, the United States signaled to the world that it was ready to take charge of its own affairs. Following our success in the Revolutionary War, we did just that, drafting our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The world’s first modern democracy was born.
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