#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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#615: How to Develop Authentic Gravitas

#615: How to Develop Authentic Gravitas

When it comes to how you're perceived in your professional life, it's likely you want to be taken seriously. You want your words to carry weight. You want to be influential and listened to, regardless...

1 Jun 202049min

#614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life

#614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life

When most of us run into obstacles with how we think and approach the world -- whether in terms of dealing with mental health issues like depression and anxiety or simply making progress with our rela...

27 Mai 202056min

#613: How Soldiers Die in Battle

#613: How Soldiers Die in Battle

War is about many things: glory, violence, courage, destruction. But at its heart is death. Each side in a conflict tries to kill as many of the enemy as possible, while avoiding being killed themselv...

25 Mai 202054min

#612: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection

#612: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection

It's almost summer and you know what that means: grilling season is upon us. To help ensure that you have your best grilling season ever, today I talk to Matt Moore, AoM's resident food writer and the...

20 Mai 202046min

#611: How a Weekly Marriage Meeting Can Strengthen Your Relationship

#611: How a Weekly Marriage Meeting Can Strengthen Your Relationship

Several years ago, Kate and I implemented a practice that has helped strengthen our relationship. It's called a "marriage meeting," and we got the idea from my guest today. Her name is Marcia Naomi Be...

18 Mai 202037min

#610: Who Lives in Survival Situations, Who Dies, and Why

#610: Who Lives in Survival Situations, Who Dies, and Why

In disasters or accidents, why do some people survive and others perish? In exploring this question, my guest has uncovered psychological and philosophical insights into not only dealing with life-thr...

13 Mai 202046min

#609: The 3 Tasks of Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood

#609: The 3 Tasks of Moving From Adolescence to Adulthood

A lot of ink has been spilled about how young people today are struggling to transition from adolescence to adulthood. But these think pieces are often heavy on blame and light on solutions. My guest ...

11 Mai 202050min

#608: How Caffeine Hooks, Hurts, and Helps Us

#608: How Caffeine Hooks, Hurts, and Helps Us

More than 80% of the world's population consumes the same psychostimulant every single day. Yet few of us know very much about our favorite daily drug . . . caffeine. My guest today will shed some li...

6 Mai 202046min

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