#181: The Geography of Genius

#181: The Geography of Genius

Throughout human history there have been pockets of genius around the world. You had Athens with Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. During the Enlightenment, Edinburgh, Scotland produced a lot of great thinkers who influenced the modern world. And today, Silicon Valley seems to have a concentration of extremely smart and talented people. Why do these pockets of genius seem of occur? What was it about these places? My guest today wanted to find out. Eric Weiner is the author of The Geography of Genius, and on today's show we talk about his book.

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#328: The Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting

#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 short window of time on a regular basis. Some of the ...

8 Elo 20171h 10min

#327: Heading Out — A History of Camping

#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 themselves. While it may seem like camping as a recreationa...

4 Elo 201746min

#326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them

#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. For example, boys are more likely to have learning an...

2 Elo 201747min

#325: Leading Quietly

#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 Steve Jobs.But my guest today argues that most of ...

27 Heinä 201732min

#324: How Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith Are the Cure for Sad Clown Syndrome

#324: How Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith Are the Cure for Sad Clown Syndrome

If you’re like many modern men, you might have a pretty good life — a decent job, a family, a home, maybe a few hobbies. Despite having the appearance of a good life, though, you feel kind of empty in...

26 Heinä 20171h 1min

#323: Improve Your Breathing, Improve Your Health

#323: Improve Your Breathing, Improve Your Health

Take a breath right now.Did your chest go up and down?Congratulations, you just failed at breathing.Don’t worry, my guest today on the show will set you straight.Her name is Belisa Vranich. She’s a cl...

20 Heinä 201741min

#322: Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong

#322: Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong

My guest today is Eric Barker, author of "Barking Up the Wrong Tree."We all know those collective maxims on success: nice guys finish last; it’s not what you know, it’s who you know; winners never qui...

19 Heinä 201747min

#321: How to Think About Money

#321: How to Think About Money

Personal finance can seem intimidating, but the reality is it’s pretty basic — save more than you spend, find ways to earn more, invest for the long-term, and protect your assets. But if personal fina...

14 Heinä 201735min

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