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#223: Valiant Ambition in the American Revolution
In the American Revolution, two figures stand in stark contrast to each other: George Washington and Benedict Arnold. What few Americans know is at t…
9 years, 11 months ago
#222: The Laws of Wealth
To the layman, financial investing can look extremely complicated. And while financial markets are certainly complex, the rules governing sound inves…
9 years, 11 months ago
#221: Reach Your Peak
Where goes greatness come from? Why was Ted Williams the greatest hitter in the history of baseball? What made Mozart one of history's most talented …
9 years, 11 months ago
#220: Tyrants-- A History of Power, Injustice, & Terror
Since the days of Ancient Greece, a battle between two political forces has been going on in the West: democracy vs. tyranny.
But what makes a tyrant …
9 years, 11 months ago
#219: The Real Life Story of Hemingway and The Sun Also Rises
Ernest Hemingway is a literary legend, but unlike many literary legends, he gained that status while at the very beginning of his career when he intr…
9 years, 11 months ago
#218: The Lost Arts of Modern Civilization
Hosting guests, letter writing, and going out on real dates are often seen as old-fashioned practices that are no longer needed in an age when folks …
9 years, 11 months ago
#217: The Importance of Having a Tribe
What if belonging to a tight-knit group that requires loyalty and self-sacrifice is the key to feeling fulfilled and wholly human?
That’s the argument…
9 years, 11 months ago
#216: How Men Evolved for Fighting
One of the things that makes humans, well, human is the ability to make a fist. Other primates can’t do this. The commonly accepted theory as to why …
9 years, 11 months ago
#215: Becoming an Individual in an Age of Distraction
A common complaint of the modern age is the sense of distraction and lack of focus that pervades our lives. We typically blame technology like the in…
10 years ago
#214: How to Have a Good Day, Every Day
We've all had those days where everything seems to go just right. We set goals for ourselves and we accomplish them. Instead of frittering away our t…
10 years ago