Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA World War II Story of Survival, Love, and Redemption
Amidst the epic clashes of armies and navies that make war such a fascinating subject, lie the smaller human interest stories that prove just as comp…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Power of Unwavering Focus
When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, p…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Character Traits That Drive Optimal Performance [REBROADCAST]
Why do some people who look can’t-miss high-achievers on paper end up floundering in life, while those who can seem like underdogs end up flourishing…
3 years, 10 months ago
Grappling With Life's "Wild Problems"
As an economist, Russ Roberts has been taught to approach decision-making by conducting an analysis, weighing tradeoffs, and then rationally budgetin…
3 years, 10 months ago
How to Read Minds and Detect Deception
Being adept at discerning people’s true thoughts and intentions is a valuable skill to have. Knowing when someone is deceiving you can protect your f…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Bicycle as Freedom and Flight
No kid forgets getting his first bike, nor the surge of independence he felt the first time he pedaled away from his parents. And even as adults, the…
3 years, 10 months ago
The Groundhog Day Roadmap for Changing Your Life
Do you feel stuck in life? Inwardly you keep repeating the same thoughts, outwardly you keep repeating the same routine, and on and on a cycle of unh…
3 years, 10 months ago
Where You Should Live When You Could Live Anywhere
When we think about people who can live anywhere, we tend to think about corporate-employed remote workers and online entrepreneurs. But many other k…
3 years, 10 months ago
From Novice to Advanced — The Weightlifter's Journey
I've been barbell lifting for seven years. In that time I've hit some personal records that I'm proud of: a 615-lb deadlift, 225 shoulder press, and …
3 years, 10 months ago
Tactics and Mindset Shifts for Making the Most of Life
Matthew Dicks wears a lot of hats. Among other things, he's a storyteller, communications consultant, writer, and schoolteacher. In order to excel in…
3 years, 10 months ago