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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 …
5 years, 3 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 …
5 years, 3 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…
5 years, 3 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…
5 years, 3 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 …
5 years, 3 months ago
Why Is It So Hard to Admit You Were Wrong?
Personal responsibility, the ability to own up to one's mistakes, is a foundational element of character. It's also the only way we can grow and get …
5 years, 3 months ago
The Two Halves of the Warrior's Life
The Roman army hires a former legionnaire to hunt down a courier and intercept a letter he is carrying from the apostle Paul. But when this mercenary…
5 years, 3 months ago
What You Can (Really) Learn About Exercise from Your Human Ancestors
We all know how indisputably good exercise is for you. Yet a lot of folks still find it a struggle to engage in much physical activity. To understand…
5 years, 3 months ago
The Life Philosophy of Bruce Lee
Many people know Bruce Lee as a martial artist and film star. But he was also a philosopher, who articulated principles that apply beyond engaging i…
5 years, 4 months ago
Email Is Making Us Miserable — Here's What to Do About It
Each day you begin work with high hopes for productivity and creativity. But each day you instead find yourself bogged down in checking and answering…
5 years, 4 months ago