Keep Going, Kid

What fictional characters and stage musicians can teach us about real life

Arthur Miller’s famous play, Death of a Salesman, features a pitiful character named Willy Loman. Willy’s life is hollow and sad because the most important thing for him is being well liked by other people.

Appearing successful matters more to Willy than being successful; appearing kind, generous, and virtuous matters more than being kind, generous, and…