I’ve been thinking of my strongest positive influences — the people, dead and alive, from ancient times onward — and how they might interact.

Would they get along? Would they be friends?

I think so.

No, they wouldn’t see eye to eye on everything. But I think they’d find themselves compatible with each other.

Even more: I think they’d be eager to learn from each other.

Perhaps this is a useful lens — a fun way to consider our heroes and influences.

What might x teach y … and how might z learn from both of them?

And what wisdom do we glean from the lot?