Look for the Smooth Handle | Balance the Books of Life Daily
In 1811, a 68-year-old Thomas Jefferson sat down to try to put down some advice that he could pass along to his 12-year-old granddaughter Cornelia. His advice survives to us as “Canons of Conduct,” 12...
30 Nov 20208min
7 Things the Stoics Can Teach Us in 2020
On today's episode, Ryan discusses 7 lessons we can all learn from the Stoics that are especially pertinent to the trials of 2020.This episode is brought to you by Neuro. Neuro makes mints and gums th...
29 Nov 202016min
Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale On How Philosophy Makes You Better at Business
Ryan speaks with entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale about the intersections of business and philosophy, what Cicero means to him, why so many people are relocating to Texas, and more.Joe Lonsdale ...
28 Nov 202047min
This Is Our Duty
"That nice, warm feeling you have right now? That fullness? From the food you stuffed yourself with, from the wonderful meal you had with your family?It’s important that you realize not everyone is fe...
27 Nov 20205min
Now, More Than Ever, You Have To Find This
"On this day of American Thanksgiving, we’re supposed to make time to give thanks, to actively think about that word which has become almost cliché in wellness circles: gratitude. But what is gratitud...
26 Nov 20205min
The Right Amount Is Key
"If you’re not on guard, you’ll find yourself falling victim to the urge for just one more helping, or I’ve earned that treat. But what we are bad at calculating is what kind of person we’re going to ...
25 Nov 20203min
Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso on How To Stay Sane Amidst Radicalization
Ryan talks to director and journalist Daniel Lombroso about social media and the ways that people can be manipulated and radicalized by it, the Internet-fueled rise of extremist movements, and more.Da...
25 Nov 20201h 2min
Anger Is a Kind of Madness
"They didn’t have the studies to back it up, but they knew.Anger makes you dumber. It makes you a worse leader, a worse decision-maker."Ryan tells us precisely why anger is so irrational on today's Da...
24 Nov 20202min
