#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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#504: How an Olympic Marathoner Trains, Eats, Recovers, and Stays Mentally Strong

#504: How an Olympic Marathoner Trains, Eats, Recovers, and Stays Mentally Strong

The marathon race is one of sport's most physically demanding events. To not just complete a marathon to but to compete in the race at its highest levels takes an incredible amount of dedication to tr...

1 Touko 201946min

#503: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle

#503: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle

We live in a world where it’s possible to work ourselves 24/7. Even when you’re away from the office, work still follows you on your smartphone. Being constantly connected can make us feel like we’re ...

29 Huhti 201951min

#502: Why You Should Talk to Strangers

#502: Why You Should Talk to Strangers

Talking to new people can lead to making new connections and learning interesting things, and simply makes both you and the person you talk with happier. Yet many of us have a very difficult time stri...

24 Huhti 201930min

#501: Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Medal of Honor Recipient

#501: Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Medal of Honor Recipient

As a boy, Allen J. Lynch was a severely bullied and aimless kid growing up in the industrial neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side. He went on to serve in the Army, receive the Medal of Honor for the ...

22 Huhti 201946min

#500: Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner

#500: Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner

When you invite people over for a dinner party, you likely think of some delightful conversation topics to bring up to keep your guests engaged. My guest today argues that one of those topics should b...

17 Huhti 201951min

#499: A Fascinating Primer on Norse Mythology

#499: A Fascinating Primer on Norse Mythology

The world of Norse mythology and legend is a thoroughly fascinating one, and my guest has captured it in all its compelling mystery in his book which retells those stories, called Tales of Valhalla. H...

15 Huhti 20191h 9min

#498: Lessons in Persistence From Climber Tommy Caldwell

#498: Lessons in Persistence From Climber Tommy Caldwell

On El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, there was a wall that had never been climbed, and that some said would never be climbed. It’s called the Dawn Wall.But in 2015, Tommy Caldwell along with Kevin...

10 Huhti 201934min

#497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for Anxiety

#497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for Anxiety

According to recent statistics, the number of Americans dealing with anxiety disorders is over 40 million and that number is increasing. My guest today is one of those Americans who's suffered from bo...

8 Huhti 201942min

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