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#603: The Physical Keys to Human Resilience
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl said that "between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response." Frankl was …
6 years, 2 months ago
#602: The Case for Being Unproductive
Decades ago, economists thought that thanks to advances in technology, in the 21st century we'd only work a few hours a week and enjoy loads of leisu…
6 years, 2 months ago
#601: How to Get Jailhouse Strong
When you're in prison, you've got a lot of time on your hands, and a lot of inmates spend this time exercising. With little or no equipment and somet…
6 years, 2 months ago
#600: What Board Games Teach Us About Life
Board games have long been a source of social activity and family entertainment. But my guest today makes the case that board games can be more than …
6 years, 3 months ago
Bonus: How the Stages of Grief Explain What You're Feeling During This Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people have been feeling out of sorts: angry, sad, frustrated, and just plain bummed out. Part of the reason f…
6 years, 3 months ago
#599: The Physical Intelligence That Helps You Take Action
Ever wonder why you don't walk into walls? How you know you have to step gingerly on ice? How you decide whether you can or can't scale a certain roc…
6 years, 3 months ago
#598: Journeying From the First to the Second Half of Life
Have you come to a point in your life where the pursuits of your younger years no longer seem meaningful or satisfying? Maybe it's time for you to tr…
6 years, 3 months ago
#597: A Survival Expert's Guide to Bugging-In
The coronavirus pandemic has forced tens of millions of people to stay home due to shelter-in-place orders and even lockdowns. While supplies of food…
6 years, 3 months ago
#596: The Mystery, Science, and Life-Changing Power of the Hot Hand
Have you ever had a period in your athletic or professional career where you kind of felt like you were on fire? Maybe you made a whole streak of con…
6 years, 3 months ago
#595: Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Home Gym
In a time when the world is dealing with a pandemic, and many commercial gyms have shut down, interest in creating a gym at home has swelled. Whether…
6 years, 3 months ago