Public Figure Profiles

Henry R. Luce

Henry Robinson Luce (April 3, 1898 – February 28, 1967) was an American magazine magnate who founded Time, Life, and Fortune magazines. He has been called "the most influential private citizen in the America of his day".Born in Shandong, China, to Presbyterian parents, Luce moved to the US at the age of 15 and later attended Yale College. He launched and closely supervised a stable of magazines that transformed journalism and the reading habits of millions of Americans. Time summarized and interpreted the week's news; Life was a picture magazine of politics, culture, and society that dominated American visual perceptions in the era before television; Fortune reported on national and international business; and Sports Illustrated explored the world of sports. Counting his radio projects and newsreels, Luce created the first multimedia corporation. He envisaged that the United States would achieve world hegemony, and in 1941 he declared the 20th century would be the "American Century".

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Some of their strengths

Henry R. Luce has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Extroverted, Intelligent, Honest, Energetic, Intuitive, and Passionate.

Independent and Brave

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Henry R. Luce is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is ambitious and motivated.

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Henry R. Luce well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Inventive and Clever

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Henry R. Luce as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.

A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.

Exacting and Achievement-oriented

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Henry R. Luce is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Independent and Dynamic

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Henry R. Luce tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.

Some of Henry R. Luce's challenges

While Henry R. Luce has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Henry R. Luce can be Arrogant, Stubborn, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Status-seeking, Emotional, and Standoffish.

Short-tempered and Impulsive

One of Henry R. Luce's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.

Henry R. Luce must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.

Unfocused and Indecisive

Henry R. Luce is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.

Aggressive and Domineering

Finally, Henry R. Luce also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.