How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life

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On February 6, 2001, my nine-year-old daughter asked if Ronald Reagan was the President I worked for. I wanted her to understand how the world was freer and more prosperous because of him, and to recognize my personal debt to Reagan for teaching me essential life lessons—how to work, relax, think, and be a good husband. In 1982, I began my journey as a speechwriter in the Reagan White House, where I became part of a core group of writers who not only understood his political views but also his character and demeanor. Reagan's example as a confident, principled man shaped my outlook during my formative years. I learned invaluable lessons about hard work, good marriage, and maintaining a lightness of touch. The essence of my experience with Reagan is captured in ten life lessons that have guided me ever since. This narrative also offers a warm portrait of a great yet ordinary man who profoundly impacted those around him. By drawing on journal entries and interviews with those close to him, I aim to provide fresh insights and details that reflect Reagan’s spirit. Ultimately, this is a love story—an account of the deep respect and affection I developed for the President who changed my life forever.