The world is unraveling. Values that were once considered the foundations for living a life of good-courage, discipline, truth-are now ridiculed or redefined beyond recognition. Moral relativism has replaced moral certainty, leaving society adrift in a sea of shifting principles dictated by fleeting social trends, if not outright manipulation by evil men and institutions. Where virtue was once taught and enforced by family or church, individuals today are increasingly rudderless, unmoored, uncertain, and manipulated because they lack a personal shield of virtue.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
A Fortress of Virtue is a call to action for those who refuse to surrender to the forces of moral decay. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, history, and the timeless principles of virtue, this book provides you with the tools you need to reclaim your integrity, stand firm against corruption, and build a life of strength, purpose, and honor.
A fortress is a place of refuge and defense against attack, and in a world that seeks to dismantle moral order, virtue must be your fortress. This book will teach you how to build an unshakable moral foundation through the four Stoic cardinal virtues-Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. You will learn how to recognize and resist the tactics of manipulation, moral erosion, and societal collapse while strengthening yourself, your family, and your community to fight back against the encroaching darkness.
If you sense the world is falling apart and feel the pull to stand for what is right but don't know where to start, this book is for you. It is for those who believe that being "good" is no longer enough-you must be strong. You must be wise. You must be willing to fight. Are you ready to build your fortress? Then let this book be your guide to a better life, a better world, and a better you.
About the Author :
Michael is an information security/risk executive and consultant, with a 20-year track record as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), advisory Information Security practice leader, and information security/risk consultant. He writes, blogs, presents, speaks, and provides interviews on a wide variety of information security topics, primarily concerning what it takes to develop and run effective information security programs, and why so many companies continue to suffer security breaches due to ineffective programs.
