#181: The Geography of Genius

#181: The Geography of Genius

Throughout human history there have been pockets of genius around the world. You had Athens with Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. During the Enlightenment, Edinburgh, Scotland produced a lot of great thinkers who influenced the modern world. And today, Silicon Valley seems to have a concentration of extremely smart and talented people. Why do these pockets of genius seem of occur? What was it about these places? My guest today wanted to find out. Eric Weiner is the author of The Geography of Genius, and on today's show we talk about his book.

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#392: How Jesuit Spirituality Can Improve Your Life

#392: How Jesuit Spirituality Can Improve Your Life

#392: How Jesuit Spirituality Can Improve Your Life by The Art of ManlinessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

29 Mars 201849min

#391: Micronutrients, Genetics, and Preventing Age-Related Diseases

#391: Micronutrients, Genetics, and Preventing Age-Related Diseases

When you think about diet and nutrition, you probably think about carbs, proteins, and fats. These macronutrients play a huge role in athletic performance and whether you gain or lose weight. But food...

27 Mars 201841min

#390: Why Insults Sting and How to Handle Them

#390: Why Insults Sting and How to Handle Them

Insults are a part of the human experience. We insult others and we get insulted back. Social media has only amplified our tendency to ridicule one another, and increased our likelihood of being on th...

22 Mars 201853min

#389: What It Means to Be a Quiet Professional

#389: What It Means to Be a Quiet Professional

We live in a time of hype and self-aggrandizement. But my guest today argues that what the world needs more of are quiet professionals -- people who’s only focus is to get the job done well. His name ...

20 Mars 201845min

#388: Why Group Culture Is So Important to Success

#388: Why Group Culture Is So Important to Success

Have you ever been part of an organization where everyone and everything just seemed to click? People are motivated and things get done. Contrast that experience with being part of an organization tha...

15 Mars 201845min

#387: Think Like a Poker Player to Make Better Decisions

#387: Think Like a Poker Player to Make Better Decisions

It’s been said that life is a series of decisions. But life is complex and filled with randomness and uncertainty. How do you make decisions when 1) you don’t know everything you need to know to make ...

13 Mars 201855min

#386: The Rise and Fall of the American Heavyweight

#386: The Rise and Fall of the American Heavyweight

With boxing on the wane in America for the past twenty some odd years, it’s easy to forget how much of a cultural juggernaut it was for much of the 20th century. Boxing was not only a common recreatio...

8 Mars 20181h 13min

#385: Learning How to Learn

#385: Learning How to Learn

When you study for a test or you’re trying to learn a new skill, what’s your typical approach? If you’re like most people, you might repeat facts over and over again or do the same task over and over ...

6 Mars 201841min

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