Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWould You Have Been a Patriot or a Loyalist?
When Americans think back to the War of Independence, most are apt to feel that, had they lived back then, they would have been Patriots for sure. In…
2 years, 6 months ago
How to Read a Tree
When you’re walking in the woods, you’re often surrounded by trees. But you probably don’t notice them much, and when you do spot some irregularity, …
2 years, 6 months ago
Stop Being a Complainer
My flight was awful. The restaurant's service was terrible. The traffic was horrible. My boss is the worst. Our culture is the stupidest.
Whenever we …
2 years, 6 months ago
Become a Morning Workout Person
Working out at any time of day is great. But my guest says there are distinct benefits to doing it in the a.m., and he's going to walk you through ev…
2 years, 6 months ago
Cormac McCarthy, The Road, and Carrying the Fire
Once a year, I read The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It’s a cathartic annual ritual for me. What is it about this novel that has such an impact on my sou…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Emerson Can Help You Become a Stoic Nonconformist
When we think about Stoic philosophers, we typically think about the thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome, like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. But my …
2 years, 7 months ago
The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Action Heroes
In 1980s America, gritty streets were filled with crime, the threat of Cold War hovered in the air, and action movies starring tough guy heroes domin…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Survive Any Worst Case Scenario
When people think about survival and preparedness, they tend to think of dealing with an end-of-the-world kind of scenario. But lots of bad things ca…
2 years, 7 months ago
Magician's Secrets for Becoming More Commanding, Convincing, And Charismatic
To be successful at their craft, magicians must possess the well-honed technical skills to pull off their mystifying tricks and clever sleights of ha…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Myths and Truths Around Suicide
You might think we’re heading into a low time of year for suicides because they peak during the cold, dark months of winter. But, in fact, suicide pe…
2 years, 7 months ago