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#263: The Philosophy and Practice of Building a Fire the Scandinavian Way
What is it about making and warming ourselves with woodburning flame that's so satisfying? And how can we better master the art of firemaking?
Well my…
9 years, 6 months ago
#262: Santa Claus, Rifle Toting Boy Scouts, and a Jazz Age Con Man
While many Christmas traditions have ancient roots, Christmas culture as we know it today is a modern creation and most of that genesis happened in N…
9 years, 6 months ago
#261: Solitude, Friendship, & How NOT to Be an Excellent Sheep
There’s a growing feeling amongst Americans that we’re suffering a crisis of leadership in our government, families, and businesses. People seem less…
9 years, 6 months ago
#260: Knights of the Razor
The barbershop has been an important institution in the African-American community for generations. But what many don’t know is that up until about t…
9 years, 6 months ago
#259: Tools of Titans
If you're a fan of podcasts, my next guest likely needs no introduction. His name is Tim Ferriss, and he's the author of several New York Times bests…
9 years, 6 months ago
#258: Honor, Courage, Thumos and Plato's Idea of Greek Manliness
I’m a classics guy, so the ancient Greeks and Romans inform a lot of my ideas about what manliness means, particularly in regards to the way they equ…
9 years, 7 months ago
#257: The Productivity Project
Along with getting into shape, being more productive is a common goal people have.
While there are a ton of books and articles out there filled with p…
9 years, 7 months ago
#256: Leadership Under Fire
Practicing good leadership is difficult enough in everyday situations. Practicing good leadership when you’re literally under fire — whether from bul…
9 years, 7 months ago
#255: The Joy of Missing Out - Getting Control of Your Digital Life
Do you feel overwhelmed by your digital devices? Do you constantly have an itch to check your phone even when you’re trying to focus on important wor…
9 years, 7 months ago
#254: The Fall of Rome
The fall of the Roman Empire has been a cultural touchstone in the West for centuries. It’s been used as a warning of what can happen to a society th…
9 years, 7 months ago