Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEscape the Safety Trap
We like to think that our personal safety and the safety of our loved ones is something that other people — law enforcement, school administrators, s…
3 years, 5 months ago
What Made JFK So Compelling?
Despite assuming the presidency from the 20th century’s narrowest election victory, John F. Kennedy captivated the American public’s imagination, eve…
3 years, 5 months ago
The Philosophy of Self-Improvement
There are thousands of books, podcasts, and social media posts about how to be more productive, strengthen your relationships, find your purpose, and…
3 years, 6 months ago
Life Lessons From the World's Greatest Negotiator
In 1981, Time magazine stated: “If you are ever in a crucial life-changing negotiation, the person you want on your side of the table is Herb Cohen.”…
3 years, 6 months ago
Building a Second Brain
In the modern age, people are bombarded with more information, and are more personally responsible for managing that information, than ever before. H…
3 years, 6 months ago
What It's Like to Spend a Year in Space
In March of this year, Mark Vande Hei returned to earth after spending 355 days in outer space. Today on the show, I talk to Mark about what it was l…
3 years, 6 months ago
How to Make a Good Argument
Whenever you get into an argument, whether you're discussing politics with a colleague or the distribution of chores with your spouse, you likely fee…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Fascinating Life of America's Forgotten Founding Father
The 18th century doctor, civic leader, and renaissance man Benjamin Rush was one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence, edited a…
3 years, 6 months ago
How to Develop Greater Self-Awareness
95% of people say that they're self-aware. But only 10-15% of people actually are. As my guest today says, that means "on a good day, 80% of us are l…
3 years, 6 months ago
Chef-Vetted Answers to Your Cooking FAQs
In your quest to become a better home chef, you probably find yourself wondering things like: What potato should I use in this recipe? How much salt …
3 years, 6 months ago