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Why You Shouldn't "Stay In Your Lane"
So-called "experts" and pundits will always try to pigeon-hole you. They will try to categorize you as they see fit, in order to make themselves feel good. If you are pursuing your passions or miss…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
The Mystery Of The Vanishing Men
A recent article on NPR claims to be mystified by the exodus of men from the workforce. Men seem to be dropping out of society in record numbers. Does NPR correctly identify the reasons? Or is the…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Wisdom, Intelligence, Education, And Leaving A Job
We deal with a few questions received from readers. 1. What are the differences between wisdom and intelligence? 2. Is the educational system becoming more commercialized? 3. Is modern education…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
"Someone's Lecturing Me On How To Be A Parent"
A reader is annoyed that someone is trying to tell him how he should approach and think about his parental responsibilities. This person is appears to be crossing lines of decorum, but I suspect the…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
"This We Do Not Tolerate"
We discuss a moral problem that arose in Japanese prison camps in the Second World War. We discuss how the same moral issue is relevant today, and what Cicero's response to it would have been. What…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Is The World Worse Today Than It Used To Be?
We often get the impression that the world is in chaos, and that the proverbial sky is falling down. Yet our perceptions are distorted by factors that we often fail to appreciate. We discuss some o…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
"Am I Too Indecisive?"
A reader has a high-powered job and functions well in it. But he's worried that he's too indecisive in his personal life. We suggest some things to consider.
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Idealism vs. Practicality In Career Choices: How To Find The Balance
When choosing or pursuing a career, should we base our decision on "idealism" or on "practicality"? What is the balance between doing what you love and what can earn you a living? And how do we fin…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Three Reader Questions Discussed
We address the following reader questions: 1. Are men becoming "infantilized" in today's society? 2. What is the difference between a "loser" and someone who is just going through a rough period? 3…
Published on 9 years, 4 months ago
Greatness Of Soul: Becoming A Man Of Substance
"On Duties" deals with a very large number of topics. One of the most important unifying threads of the book is the idea of "greatness of soul." What is it? Why is it relevant? Note: The second…
Published on 9 years, 5 months ago