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Volume FIVE Learning from the Good, Bad, & Ugly

We’veHistory’s all taken historyHidden classes Lessons in school and learned dates, facts, and the broad sweep of the eras. Yet we seem to learn little about the nature of the decisions that mold history and the impact of culture on the destiny of its people.

Too many of history’s most cruel hoaxes have led to corrupted belief systems and vile leaders who betrayed the trust of their people.

But some leaders have created cultures that instilled the highest values and produced remarkable examples of civilizations greatest glories. What made them so empowering?

This volume examines the things that made the difference and the key lessons that enable you to impact positively on your own life and those lives you influence. By Robert Porter Lynch

Preface This “Thought Piece” emerged from research for my book: Trusted to Lead, and also as a sequel to my research about the Greek innovation process and how they discovered the secrets of “synergy.” My original purpose was to understanding why the Roman Empire failed to produce the level of innovation of their Greek predecessors, along with the exploration of the failures of the early Christian Church and its Greek roots. This exploration then led to many new insights. This volume includes numerous deeper assessments about human nature, the impact of culture on our lives, the essence of personal destiny, and the future of the world to come. Why this is Important Often it’s been said that those who don’t understand the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. In this volume I look at the lessons of the distant past because I didn’t feel the histories I had read before did justice to their most valuable lessons. Two things worry me that this volume addresses: 1. How do we advance our civilization in an era where there seems to be a lot of darkness, evil, and conniving everywhere, from white collar crime, internet theft, terrorism, and drug trafficking, to name a few?. 2. How do we prevent our civilization from declining into an abyss, as did the Western World during the Dark Ages? Or the Mayan Empire? Or the City of Detroit? Or Juarez, Mexico? Each of us makes daily decisions about how we live our lives and advance life on this planet. I hope this information helps you make better decisions for yourself and the good of all. Robert Porter Lynch Naples, FL June, 2012

Volume 5 Page 1 History’sDEDICATION Hidden Lessons To David N. Burt For his deep friendship and unfailing encouragement to continue the quests that resulted in this set of books. & The Welch Family Scott, Todd, and Glen who have championed the highest level of ethics, values, innovation, and teamwork in all their endeavors. & Ninon Chrysochoos Prozonic For her commitment to investigate the ancient Greek inner spirit in a way that only a person with the soul of a Greek can do. & Jerry Dell Ehrlich One of the few Platonist scholars in America, his scholarship and personal guidance to me have kept Greek spiritual roots alive.

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Volume 5 Page 2 Learning from the Good, Bad, and Ugly

Contents Chapter ONE: BUILDING & DESTROYING EMPIRES...... 6 The Great Greek Experiment ...... 6 Impact of Culture...... 8 Basis of Modern World ...... 8 Keys to Dynamic Evolution ...... 10 Making the Invisible Visible...... 12 Ancient Discoveries of Dynamic Differential Energy...13 Six Core Values ...... 15 1. Arête (Virtue):...... 16 2.