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Iron & Ink
Symposium
Examining the Architecture of Character
through the writings of Benjamin Franklin
You are invited to join a gathering of thoughtful and ambitious men for an evening of serious conversation, shared inquiry, and the pursuit of wisdom.
An Evening of
Serious Inquiry
Benjamin Franklin has inspired millions of men to live virtuous and innovative lives. The Iron & Ink Symposium uses a curated selection of Franklin’s writings as tools for personal reflection and conversation.
This is not a lecture. It is a structured gathering where each man contributes. Attendees are asked to arrive having read and completed brief writing exercises on the assigned texts, ready to share their thinking with the group.
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
How the
Evening Works
The symposium format is built around full participation. There are no passive attendees. You will engage, share, and think alongside a room full of men who take their character seriously.
After registering you will receive an email with a brief packet of Franklin’s writings along with guided writing prompts. Please study these before arrival.
The evening starts at 5:30 PM concludes at 8 PM, over dinner and wine, in a private venue in West Nashville.
Hosted with
Impact Effect
Jim Morris is the founder of Impact Effect — a company built around the belief that genuine human connection is the most powerful force in business and leadership. Through the Impact Effect podcast and corporate consulting work, Jim helps individuals and organizations close the gap between intention and action, building cultures where character drives results. The Iron & Ink Symposium is a natural extension of that mission: a curated evening where men who take their growth seriously can do exactly that, together.
Three
Obligations
This event requires full participation by all attendees. Prior to registering, please confirm you can fulfill these three obligations:
- I will arrive by 5:30 PM and stay until 8 PM.
- I will complete the brief reading and writing exercises provided prior to the event.
- I will come prepared to share and discuss my ideas with others.
Near The Nations.
Has Reached Capacity
Registration for the April 2nd Iron & Ink Symposium is now closed. We are grateful to everyone who reserved a seat — we look forward to a remarkable evening.
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