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#334: When Violence Is the Answer
We’re often told violence is never the answer. My guest today would argue that not only is that idea wrong, it's also extremely dangerous. He says th…
8 years, 10 months ago
#333: Solitude & Leadership
About a year ago, I had cultural critic William Deresiewicz on the podcast to discuss, among other things, a speech he gave at West Point in 2010 on …
8 years, 10 months ago
#332: What Does It Mean to Be Authentic?
We live in a world that puts a premium on being “authentic” and “showing your true self.”
But what exactly is your authentic and true self?
For exampl…
8 years, 10 months ago
#331: The Difference Between Essentialists and Non-Essentialists
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you're always busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other peo…
8 years, 10 months ago
#330: The Life Skills Every Man Should Know
What skills and knowledge sets does a man need to have in order to be effective and self-reliant? My guest has spent the past few years thinking abou…
8 years, 10 months ago
#329: Stick With It — The Science of Behavior Change
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got some habits you’d like to change: maybe you want to quit smoking or eat better or check your phone le…
8 years, 10 months ago
#328: The Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting
During the past 10 years or so there’s been a lot of chatter about the health benefits of intermittent fasting — that is, going without food for a sh…
8 years, 10 months ago
#327: Heading Out — A History of Camping
Camping is one of America’s favorite pastimes. About 50 million Americans head out into the wilderness each year to refresh and reinvigorate themselv…
8 years, 11 months ago
#326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them
While there’s been a big push in recent decades to help girls thrive in school and in the workplace, boys in America have quietly been struggling. Fo…
8 years, 11 months ago
#325: Leading Quietly
When we think of being a good leader, we often think we need to be a bold, visionary, risk-taking type like Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, or…
8 years, 11 months ago