When books become life’s greatest teachers

When books become life’s greatest teachers

July 7, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

The episode explores how historical figures exemplify the importance of self-education in shaping character and leadership.

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – George Washington, Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson show how self-education shapes character, wisdom, and leadership. Through reading, reflection, and engagement with great books, they cultivate lifelong learning, self-restraint, and honorable living, offering a timeless invitation to pursue knowledge beyond formal schooling and grow through disciplined study and thoughtful...

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