One Decision, One Disaster: What Vikings Gets Right About Fear and Power
A storyline from the TV series Vikings captures something timeless about fear-driven leadership and the catastrophic consequences that tend to follow.
Articles by Angel Rodriguez
Why Ragnar Let Floki Lead the Assault on Paris in Vikings
Letting Floki command the invasion of Paris looked like an act of loyalty. It was actually one of Ragnar Lothbrok’s most calculated moves, and it tells you everything about who he really was.
Door Security Habits in the City
A look at the different ways people approach home security and what those habits say about us.
A Neighborhood Confrontation That Stuck With Me
A neighborhood confrontation from years ago that raised questions about escalation and aggression among young people in the same community.
Dogs Love
The unconditional love a dog gives is something special and rare. Losing that bond leaves a mark that’s hard to explain.
Ingenuity on the Platform
A simple observation about resourcefulness and adaptation on the commute home.
The Reckless Years: Looking Back at the Dangerous Things We Did as Kids
A reflection on the reckless and dangerous things we did growing up in the Bronx during the 1980s and 1990s, and what those experiences taught me about risk and consequences.
Locker Room Noise
Observations about locker room behavior and the mystery behind unnecessarily loud locker door slamming.