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#389: What It Means to Be a Quiet Professional
We live in a time of hype and self-aggrandizement. But my guest today argues that what the world needs more of are quiet professionals -- people who’…
7 years, 9 months ago
#388: Why Group Culture Is So Important to Success
Have you ever been part of an organization where everyone and everything just seemed to click? People are motivated and things get done. Contrast tha…
7 years, 10 months ago
#387: Think Like a Poker Player to Make Better Decisions
It’s been said that life is a series of decisions. But life is complex and filled with randomness and uncertainty. How do you make decisions when 1) …
7 years, 10 months ago
#386: The Rise and Fall of the American Heavyweight
With boxing on the wane in America for the past twenty some odd years, it’s easy to forget how much of a cultural juggernaut it was for much of the 2…
7 years, 10 months ago
#385: Learning How to Learn
When you study for a test or you’re trying to learn a new skill, what’s your typical approach? If you’re like most people, you might repeat facts ove…
7 years, 10 months ago
#384: What It Really Means to Be Self-Reliant
When you hear self-reliance, what do you think of? Living off the grid in a cabin somewhere? Doing everything yourself, and pulling yourself up by yo…
7 years, 10 months ago
#383: The Virtues of the Masks of Masculinity
In the past few years, there’s been a lot written about the ills of the “masks of masculinity.” These supposed social masks are the source of persona…
7 years, 10 months ago
#382: The Secrets of Greater Endurance
How long can a human run without stopping? What’s the most weight a human can deadlift? Will someone ever run a mile in less than three minutes and t…
7 years, 10 months ago
#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail
If you’re a parent, you likely want your kid to flourish and succeed. And according to my guest today, the best way to do that is to let your kid fai…
7 years, 10 months ago
#380: How to Be Braver
For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Ca…
7 years, 11 months ago