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#544: The Audacious Life of Winston Churchill
When we seek an example of great leadership, one man who often comes to mind is Winston Churchill -- the iconic, visionary prime minister, who guided…
6 years, 9 months ago
#543: Learn the System for Getting Things Done
Over ten years ago, I read the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. I've been using the tactics and strategies that he laid out in the book in ma…
6 years, 9 months ago
#542: When Breath Becomes Air
When Paul Kalanathi was 36 years old, he was on the cusp of finishing a decade's worth of training to become a neurosurgeon -- a profession he felt c…
6 years, 9 months ago
#541: The Art of Noticing
Quick, name the president who's on the dime. Or think about the letters and numbers on your license plate. Were you stumped for a moment? That's the …
6 years, 9 months ago
#540: How to Be a More Compelling Person
We all know people who have a certain magnetism and charisma. What is it exactly that makes them so compelling?
My guest today explores that question …
6 years, 10 months ago
#539: Life Hacking, A Reexamination
In an effort to get more done and be our best selves, many of us have turned to "life hacks" that we find in blogs, books, and podcasts. I've persona…
6 years, 10 months ago
#538: Research-Backed Answers to All Your Fitness FAQs
Which should you do first when you work out -- cardio or weights? How long does it take to get in shape? How long does it take to get out of shape? H…
6 years, 10 months ago
#537: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was one of the last Stoic philosophers and today is arguably the best known. Thanks to his personal writings that event…
6 years, 10 months ago
#536: How to Achieve a "Rich Life" With Your Finances
If you've read a lot of personal finance advice, you know that it usually concentrates on what you can't do -- what you shouldn't buy and how you sho…
6 years, 10 months ago
#535: The Problem of Self-Help in a Liquid Age
Self-help gurus, life coaches, and business consultants love to tell us that we must strive for constant self-improvement to realize our full potenti…
6 years, 10 months ago