#576: A Treasure Trove of American Philosophy
When you think of philosophy, you probably think of ancient Greece or 18th century France. You probably don't think of America. But this country also birthed its own set of philosophical luminaries, a...
15 Jan 202046min
#575: Counterintuitive Advice on Making Exercise a Sustainable Habit
It's a new year and like many people, you may have set a goal to exercise more regularly. But like most people, you've set this goal before only to give up on it after only a few weeks. Why is it so ...
13 Jan 202046min
#574: The Power of Bad — Overcoming the Negativity Effect
Have you ever been heaped with praise, only to ignore it in favor of focusing on the lone piece of criticism you received? That's the power that bad things wield, and it's a power that humans need to ...
8 Jan 202047min
#573: Why You Don't Finish What You Start (And What to Do About It)
How well did you do in completing projects last year? Not just work projects, but also personal projects surrounding family, fitness, or hobbies. If you didn't accomplish as much as you'd like, then m...
6 Jan 202049min
#572: The Unexpected Upsides of Being a Late Bloomer
There's an unspoken timeline that people supposedly need to follow to have a successful life: be a good student in high school, get into a good college, and then get a good job right after you graduat...
30 Des 201944min
#571: The Voyage of Character
Good character is hard to define in the abstract, but easy to identify when it's embodied in the lives of great individuals. In order to illuminate what worthy character looks like, my guest today has...
23 Des 201942min
#570: St. Augustine's Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
Do you feel restless? Have you ever lied in bed at night looking up at the ceiling wondering "Is this all there is to life?" Or have you ever achieved a big goal in life only to feel let down? Over 15...
18 Des 201958min
#569: How to Perform Your Best Under Pressure
When Don Greene was a springboard diver in high school and college, his performances were erratic -- sometimes they'd be amazing and sometimes embarrassing. None of his coaches could explain why that ...
16 Des 201946min
