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One Man's Impossible Quest — To Make Friends in Adulthood
Several years ago, there was a tweet that went viral which said that of Jesus' many miracles, perhaps his greatest, was having 12 close friends in hi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Why Are We Restless?
Most everyone has experienced restlessness from time to time. A feeling of wanting more, but being unsure of how to find it; of struggling with distr…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini
Quick, think of a famous magician.
Dimes to donuts, you just thought of Harry Houdini.
Though it's been almost a century since his death, Houdini sti…
4 years, 9 months ago
The No-Nonsense Guide to Simplifying Every Aspect of Your Life
Before Gary Collins left a bureaucratic government job to pursue a more independent existence off the grid, he had to work on downsizing and declutte…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Secrets of Public Speaking From History's Greatest Orators
Despite the fact that public speaking remains an important and relevant skill in our modern age -- you never know when you'll need to give a toast at…
4 years, 9 months ago
Social Psychology Won't Save Us
When it comes to proposed solutions to life's problems, whether on an individual or societal scale, the four most commonly used words these days are …
4 years, 9 months ago
Forging Mental Strength Through Physical Strength
Editor’s Note: This is a re-broadcast. This episode originally aired in June 2018.
When you start a fitness program, you tend to spend most of your …
4 years, 9 months ago
Theodore Roosevelt, The Last Romantic
Romanticism, not in terms of courtship and bouquets of roses, but as a philosophical approach to life which blossomed in the 19th century, embodies m…
4 years, 9 months ago
Sisu, the Finnish Art of Strength
In Finland, "sisu" is a concept that, while it can't be strictly translated into English, roughly corresponds to a combination of bravery, resilience…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Fascinating Secrets of Your Voice
Unless you're a complete recluse, you probably use your voice many times a day, whether talking to your spouse, chatting with co-workers, or singing …
4 years, 9 months ago