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Beyond Midlife Myths — Why Middle Age Can Be Your Prime Time
Episode 1124
Many of us grow up believing that midlife is when things start going downhill. Your body's breaking down, your best work is behind you, and you may f…
3 hours ago
George Washington — The Man Behind the Monument
Episode 1123
George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statu…
1 week ago
The Retirement Trap — Should You Really Stop Working at 65?
Episode 1122
The modern idea of retirement was built on a bet that turned out to be wrong. It assumed people would spend most of their lives working and only a re…
2 weeks ago
Belonging Without Conforming — The Path From Pseudo Self to Solid Self
Episode 1121
We all want two things that can seem at odds with each other: to be our own person and to belong. We want to stand apart from the crowd, but we also …
3 weeks ago
How to Try Again
Episode 1120
Life rarely unfolds according to plan. A relationship implodes. A move or job change doesn't work out. Or you simply fail in a goal you've set for yo…
4 weeks ago
Built to Walk — How Modern Shoes and Weak Feet Are Holding You Back
Episode 1119
Walking is one of the most powerful health tools we have. It improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts mood, sharpens cognition, and can even be a pred…
1 month ago
How to Turn a Boy Into a Man
Episode 810
A lot of young men today struggle in finding their footing in adulthood. They feel lost, directionless, and unsure of who they are and how to confide…
1 month, 1 week ago
Inside With the Old Breed — A Conversation With Eugene Sledge’s Son
Episode 1118
With the Old Breed is widely considered one of the greatest war memoirs ever written. Penned by Eugene Sledge, a Marine who fought with the 1st Divis…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How Constraints Help You Focus, Create, and Finish
Episode 1117
Back in 2019, David Epstein joined me to talk about his book Range and why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. Now he’s back with a new …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Screen Time Leaves You Exhausted — And How to Reverse Its Effects
Episode 1116
You hear a lot today about how our ample screentime is affecting our mental health. But how is it affecting our bodies, and how is that impact on our…
2 months ago