Live to Lead

I'm surprised by how the propaganda from "the firm" (the Royal family) against Harry and Meghan that made its way into various publications over the years has evidently infiltrated the minds of some who post here. Harry and Meghan have an interesting story to tell and I have no reason to not believe their experiences or their understandings of what was going on to control, undermine and punish them. I appreciate their determination to do good in the world and their journey into WOKENESS together. If the Haters can't move past their names and brief appearances to introduce the interviews then the Haters have a problem, but the problem is not Harry or Meghan. The problem is who looks back at them when they stand alone and stare into a mirror.

This docuseries is a good introduction into the lives of some inspiring people we should be more familiar with: Bryan Stevenson, Greta Thunberg, Ruth Beta Ginsberg and Gloria Steinem, for example. We are taken along on their journey into becoming who they became and we are treated with their self-assessments of who they became. Their summations of themselves. Their philosophical realizations. Their humanity. Ruth's deep and abiding love for Marty was particularly touching. I fell in love with Marty too. We learn some of the things they learned as they followed an inner calling that was much louder in them than in most. My complaint is, for me, the bad use of music sometimes that distracted more than enhanced. Annoyed more than complimented.

A fantastic documentary series! Each of the 7 people were least expected to get beyond their foundational lives, yet they did. With great passion to help make a better world for everyone, they achieved greatness. Greatness that would have gone under the radar until some future historial wrote about them ~ but for the leadership of the producers. It is a reminder to everyone, to stop focusing on being negative & turn to be more positive despite the obstacles. Starting with our own families, neighbors, co-workers, etc. ~ whoever they may be. Their message was simple: KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS & GOODNESS.

Road to hell is paved by good intentions should be a subtitle of this show. These are the people that create a climate of irreversible damage to local and global society. Their talking points are pure demagogy and their actions are against international human rights and anti-science at its core. This is pure demagogy of the ruling elites that governs societal collapse all around the world. The worse aspect of these people is that it is possible they just don't know what they are doing but the narcissism is obvious. The age of extreme religious views cloaked as "science" has started few years ago and things might get much worse before they get better.

It's good to know the Sussexes have found useful work. Being a name, as they certainly are, has value in itself--the series, we're reminded, is "presented by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex"--so it's admirable they've used their fame to serve a noble cause. A documentary series that showcases remarkable individuals who've accomplished something, contributed to the betterment of humanity, and/or made personal sacrifices is a project of merit, without question. Unfortunately, it's also derivative hype in the service of unpleasant self-promotion. The series' featured guests are allotted a cursory 30 minutes to relate their stories (most of them familiar to anyone current with events), underscored with music for the appropriate sentiment: they're mostly talking heads, accompanied by background footage (an off-screen voice, British, poses questions occasionally). Watch each episode (seven in all) and you become aware that they are, more or less, thinly disguised highlight reels. The question remains: who is being highlighted anyway?

The Sussexes ought to have learned by now, at least, a modicum of humility, or the the value of humble service. What makes them obviously compatible is that neither shrinks from the spotlight. Perhaps it's unavoidable for them not to appear sanctimonious on camera--maybe it's her natural gift for pretending, for ingratiating herself effortlessly, or his plummy tones of privilege, but they're both well advised to serve best behind the scenes, like eminences grises, and heed Gloria Steinem's claim for "authenticity." The flaw of this otherwise well intended series is their driven need--unmistakable from the outset--to justify themselves to their critics. They have, after all, acquired a legion of them. They might believe it's through no fault of their own, but that, they should realize, is precisely the problem.

I enjoyed watching this series. The interviews are well done and personal, giving a better view of the people being interviewed.

The stories presented are meant to inspire and they do. They are meant to remind us that human are capable of great things, things that connect us to each other and make the world better.

I know some people wont watch because of the producers and that is unfortunate. The people highlighted are worth a watch and a listen. I highly recommend this for anyone in need of a little positivity and inspiration in a world that seems lacking of both most of the time. Give it a chance!