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"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…
9 years, 9 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 …
9 years, 9 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 s…
9 years, 9 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." Wh…
9 years, 10 months ago
A Couple Questions
Two questions are dealt with in this podcast. One reader has a question about procrastination. Another reader has an interpretation question about …
9 years, 10 months ago
How Do I Know If My Goals Are Unrealistic?
A reader is concerned that he may be setting expectations and goals for himself that are not in accord with reality or practicality. He is wondering…
9 years, 10 months ago
How Should I Decide What Career Path To Take?
A 23-year-old reader in a European country is undecided what career path to take. He has narrowed down his choices training in art or training in la…
9 years, 10 months ago
Conduct, Obligations, And Decision-Making: Details Of My New Book "On Duties"
My new book, "On Duties," is the most explanatory, readable, and well-organized translation of Cicero's classic that is available in English, and per…
9 years, 10 months ago
How Did We Get To Be Where We Are Now?
A reader notes that the previous generations failed to prevent the corruption and decay afflicting the US in the modern era. How did this happen? T…
9 years, 10 months ago
Get Moving And Keep Moving
A young man from Australia writes that he feels a general malaise and depression, and finds it difficult to get motivated. I offer some blunt talk t…
9 years, 11 months ago