Revolutions Take a Few Generations

How old were the key players of the American Revolution? A sample rundown:  

  • Benjamin Franklin:  70
  • George Washington:  44
  • Alexander Hamilton:  21

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What this means is that usually, when big things happen, multiple generations are involved. Whether it's a great new company, a healthy university, a shift in our collective thinking, or a resurgent neighborhood, having people on board born in different eras is an asset.  

No generation is an island. 

Then the Breakthrough

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