#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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#207: Primal Endurance - Become a Fat-Burning Beast

#207: Primal Endurance - Become a Fat-Burning Beast

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#206: Extreme Ownership - Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL

#206: Extreme Ownership - Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL

We live in a time of uncertainty and complexity. Things are always changing; whether it's business, politics, or life in general, you're having to constantly adapt and make decisions, even when you do...

3 Jun 201651min

#205: Seven Brothers, the Merchant Marine, and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

#205: Seven Brothers, the Merchant Marine, and the War Against Hitler's U-boats

You've probably heard of the great battles fought in Europe and the Pacific during WWII, but did you know that part of WWII was fought just miles off the coast of the United States? And that the men t...

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#204: How to Be Miserable

#204: How to Be Miserable

There are tons of books about how to be happier, how to improve yourself, how to be less angry, etc. These books often tout things you should add to your life to get to where you want. But sometimes t...

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#203: The Real Life Most Interesting Man in the World

#203: The Real Life Most Interesting Man in the World

You've probably all seen the Dos Equis 'Most Interesting Man in the World' commercials. He goes on great adventures, has tremendous stories to tell, is friends with the rich and famous, etc.The Dos Eq...

23 Mai 201649min

#202: How Bad Do You Want It?

#202: How Bad Do You Want It?

If you're an endurance athlete, you probably experience the wall - that moment in the race when you're pushing yourself really hard and your body just tells you, "Enough. You can't go on." The same ca...

20 Mai 201655min

#201: Rules for Your Newborn Daughter

#201: Rules for Your Newborn Daughter

If you're a dad, or plan on being one someday, you probably have some advice or principles that you'd like to pass on to your children so that they can grow up to be well-adjusted adults. My guest tod...

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#200: The Virgin Vote - Masculinity & Politics in the 19th Century

#200: The Virgin Vote - Masculinity & Politics in the 19th Century

We're in the middle of a presidential campaign here in the U.S., and once again commentators, politicians, and reporters are bemoaning the apathy and disengagement of young Americans, but there was a ...

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