#117: The Ethos of the Craftsman With Peter Korn

#117: The Ethos of the Craftsman With Peter Korn

What is it about making things with our hands that provides so much satisfaction? Why are we so drawn to the archetype of the craftsman? In his insightful book, Why We Make Things and Why it Matters, furniture builder and woodworking instructor Peter Korn explores the philosophy of craftsmanship. In the podcast today I talk to Peter about the ethos of craftsmanship, what craft can teach us about living the good life, and why you should get out in the garage and try building something with your hands.

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#545: How Not to Get Scammed, Conned, or Duped

#545: How Not to Get Scammed, Conned, or Duped

When you think about people getting scammed, you probably think of the elderly getting conned out of money over the phone.But my guest today says that Millennials are actually more likely to get scamm...

23 Syys 201945min

#544: The Audacious Life of Winston Churchill

#544: The Audacious Life of Winston Churchill

When we seek an example of great leadership, one man who often comes to mind is Winston Churchill -- the iconic, visionary prime minister, who guided his country through war and stood firmly for his b...

18 Syys 201933min

#543: Learn the System for Getting Things Done

#543: Learn the System for Getting Things Done

Over ten years ago, I read the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. I've been using the tactics and strategies that he laid out in the book in managing tasks and, well, getting things done, ever s...

16 Syys 201940min

#542: When Breath Becomes Air

#542: When Breath Becomes Air

When Paul Kalanathi was 36 years old, he was on the cusp of finishing a decade's worth of training to become a neurosurgeon -- a profession he felt called to. But then he learned he had terminal stage...

11 Syys 201952min

#541: The Art of Noticing

#541: The Art of Noticing

Quick, name the president who's on the dime. Or think about the letters and numbers on your license plate. Were you stumped for a moment? That's the strange thing about our powers of observation: we c...

9 Syys 201943min

#540: How to Be a More Compelling Person

#540: How to Be a More Compelling Person

We all know people who have a certain magnetism and charisma. What is it exactly that makes them so compelling?My guest today explores that question in his book Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities...

4 Syys 201953min

#539: Life Hacking, A Reexamination

#539: Life Hacking, A Reexamination

In an effort to get more done and be our best selves, many of us have turned to "life hacks" that we find in blogs, books, and podcasts. I've personally experimented with several life hacks in the pas...

2 Syys 201951min

#538: Research-Backed Answers to All Your Fitness FAQs

#538: Research-Backed Answers to All Your Fitness FAQs

Which should you do first when you work out -- cardio or weights? How long does it take to get in shape? How long does it take to get out of shape? How important is your form when you run? Does exerci...

28 Elo 201951min

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