#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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#464: What's Causing the Sex Recession?

#464: What's Causing the Sex Recession?

Studies show that people, especially young people, are having less sex than past generations did. While many may celebrate this decline as a good thing, the reasons behind the drop in sex may not all ...

5 Des 201843min

#463: The Friendship, Rivalry, and Leadership of WWII’s 3 Greatest American Generals

#463: The Friendship, Rivalry, and Leadership of WWII’s 3 Greatest American Generals

Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley. Three great U.S generals that led the Allies to victory in Europe during WWII. But WWII wasn’t the first time these three men met. Decades before they forged friendships a...

3 Des 201849min

#462: How to Tell Better Stories

#462: How to Tell Better Stories

Humans are storytelling and story-listening creatures. We use stories to teach, persuade, and to make sense of the complexities of existence. Being able to craft and deliver a good story is thus a rea...

28 Nov 201839min

#461: The Spartan Regime

#461: The Spartan Regime

For thousands of years, the Spartans have captured the imaginations of Westerners. In ancient Greece, the city-state was admired for its military prowess, civic unity, and dedication to leisurely athl...

26 Nov 20181h 1min

#460: The Eat, Sweat, Thrive Protocol for Tactical Athletes

#460: The Eat, Sweat, Thrive Protocol for Tactical Athletes

First responders and members of the military have physically and mentally demanding jobs. To tackle those jobs effectively, they need to be in shape physically and mentally. But most first responders ...

21 Nov 201848min

#459: Beyond Gratitude Lite: The Real Virtue of Thankfulness

#459: Beyond Gratitude Lite: The Real Virtue of Thankfulness

This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. It’s a holiday dedicated to gratitude, and one in which we often trot out expressions of thankfulness.But how much is gratitude a part of our l...

19 Nov 201841min

#458: In Praise of Wasting Time

#458: In Praise of Wasting Time

Your time on earth is finite and once you use it up, it's gone forever. Thus on the AoM podcast, we talk a lot about how to maximize your time -- how to use it more effectively to be more productive. ...

14 Nov 201832min

#457: Leadership Lessons From the Pastor of One of America's Most Innovative Churches

#457: Leadership Lessons From the Pastor of One of America's Most Innovative Churches

I grew up in Edmond, OK, a suburb of Oklahoma City. When I was teenager back in the 90s, I started hearing about some church being run out of a garage. Didn’t give it much thought then. Fast forward m...

12 Nov 201843min

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