Author: Marc Ragsdale

Kill the serpent, guard the gates

I confront the cultural decay modern men instinctively sense and the void left by collapsing values, empty institutions, and misplaced roles. I explore how anger and rebellion alone won’t restore what’s been lost and call instead for men to embrace responsibility, presence, and moral strength. I assert that masculinity must shed both bravado and apathy […]

God walks among his people

Today, on Easter, we remember a truth more profound than myth or metaphor: that God has not abandoned us to the chaos of this world. He walks among His people—still writing, still weaving, still working through every story, even the ones we do not yet understand. Every one of us carries a story—some joyful, some […]

Men are accountable, and we have failed

I reckon with a lifetime of observing societal decay as a man embedded in the chaos while building frameworks to restore order. Yet beneath all the philosophy and innovation, I uncover a deeper and more personal crisis: the failure of modern manhood to guard the gates of culture, family, and morality. I accept that blame […]

The challenge of employing high earners in emerging economies: a tax culture clash

I’ve been building my company across borders since 2010 and have encountered a persistent challenge when hiring high-income earners in emerging markets like India. It has nothing to do with talent or capability—some of the smartest, hardest-working people I’ve worked with are in these markets. But there’s a recurring friction point that I feel compelled […]

The importance of social accounting

In this blog, I reflect on the unspoken code of social accounting—the instinct to honor generosity and quietly restore balance in relationships. I contrast this with cultures where reciprocity is absent and kindness is consumed without reflection. When awareness is missing, silence becomes a liability, and naming the ledger becomes necessary. This insight reshaped how […]