Presidential Lives and Lessons

The speaker reflects on the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson to illustrate the importance of balancing work, love, and play. Lincoln's ambition and empathy led to his success, while Johnson's focus on work left him unfulfilled. The speaker emphasizes the need for humor and play, sharing personal anecdotes about baseball and storytelling.

What did Erik Erikson teach about achieving a fulfilling life?

• Avoiding play to achieve success

• Prioritizing love over work

• Balancing work, love, and play

• Focusing solely on work

What was Abraham Lincoln's primary ambition?

• To make the world a better place

• To gain power and fame

• To become a celebrated author

• To travel to Europe

How did Lincoln handle his political rivals after winning the presidency?

• He exiled them

• He appointed them to his Cabinet

• He publicly criticized them

• He ignored them

What was a key factor in Lincoln's leadership style?

• His extensive formal education

• His ability to empathize and share credit

• His military experience

• His focus on personal achievements

What was a major consequence of Lyndon Johnson's focus on work and power?

• He became a successful author

• He lacked emotional resources in retirement

• He had abundant leisure activities

• He found solace in family

What did Lyndon Johnson regret in his later years?

• Not spending enough time with his family

• Not writing more memoirs

• Not achieving more political power

• Not traveling the world

How did Abraham Lincoln find relaxation during the war?

• By engaging in sports

• By focusing solely on work

• By attending theater and enjoying humor

• By traveling to Europe

What was a significant aspect of Lincoln's storytelling?

• It was always factual

• It was a form of relaxation and humor

• It was focused on political achievements

• It was primarily about his childhood

What did the speaker learn from her father about storytelling?

• To prioritize facts over narrative

• To focus on the end result

• To avoid personal anecdotes

• To tell a story from beginning to end

How does the speaker connect her love of baseball to her family?

• By coaching a baseball team

• By writing a book about baseball

• By sharing stories and memories with her sons

• By playing baseball professionally