#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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#488: Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline

#488: Fasting as a Spiritual Discipline

The health benefits of fasting from food have gotten a lot of attention in the last several years. What's often forgotten in these discussions, however, is that fasting has been practiced for thousand...

6 Maalis 201942min

#487: Leadership Lessons From the 3 Greatest Ancient Commanders

#487: Leadership Lessons From the 3 Greatest Ancient Commanders

Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar. Three of the greatest generals of antiquity. But what made them great and what can we learn from them about leadership? My guest explores those questi...

4 Maalis 201958min

#486: How to Get Better at Making Life-Changing Decisions

#486: How to Get Better at Making Life-Changing Decisions

How do you make the biggest decisions you face, the ones that have significant consequences and can change your life? Choices like whether to get married, move, attend a certain college, take a partic...

27 Helmi 201942min

#485: Why Visiting Dark Places Is Good for the Soul

#485: Why Visiting Dark Places Is Good for the Soul

When you go on vacation, you probably travel to places that help you feel good, relax, and have fun. My guest today likes to visit places where great human suffering and tragedy has occurred.His name ...

25 Helmi 201936min

#484: A Man's Search for Meaning Inside the Ring

#484: A Man's Search for Meaning Inside the Ring

If you've never been in a fight before, have you ever wondered how you’d respond to getting punched in the face?My guest today found the experience pretty delightful. Which is all the more surprising ...

20 Helmi 201941min

#483: What Really Works for Exercise Recovery?

#483: What Really Works for Exercise Recovery?

In the past few years, sports recovery has become a big business. Elite athletes and weekend warriors alike are spending lots of time and money on things like cryotherapy, float tanks, foam rolling, a...

18 Helmi 201939min

#482: The Power of Penmanship

#482: The Power of Penmanship

In the 21st century, most of our written communication is done through typing on a computer or tapping digital buttons on a smartphone screen. But my guest today argues that we can increase our sense ...

13 Helmi 201952min

#481: Building Financial Independence Beyond the Stock Market

#481: Building Financial Independence Beyond the Stock Market

Financial independence is a goal for a lot of folks. But what does it take to get there? My guest today explores that question on his website, Financial Samurai. His name is Sam Dogen, and before writ...

11 Helmi 201942min

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