#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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#568: The Untold Story Behind the Famous Robbers Cave Experiment

#568: The Untold Story Behind the Famous Robbers Cave Experiment

In the summer of 1954, two groups of 8- to 11-year-old boys were taken to a summer camp in Oklahoma and pitted against each other in competitions for prizes. What started out as typical games of baseb...

11 Dec 201949min

#567: Understanding the Wonderful, Frustrating Dynamic of Friendship

#567: Understanding the Wonderful, Frustrating Dynamic of Friendship

Friendship is arguably the most unique type of relationship in our lives. Friendships aren't driven by sexual attraction or by a sense of duty, as in romantic and familial relationships, but instead a...

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#566: How to Have a Hyggely Christmas and a More Memorable New Year

#566: How to Have a Hyggely Christmas and a More Memorable New Year

The holiday season is upon us. It's a time for getting cozy, making memories, and looking forward to the new year ahead.My guest today has plenty of research-backed insights on how to take each of tho...

4 Dec 201930min

#565: Stillness Is the Key

#565: Stillness Is the Key

According to my guest today, many of the world's most eminent leaders, thinkers, athletes, and artists have one thing in common: they cultivate stillness in their lives. His name is Ryan Holiday and i...

2 Dec 201955min

#564: Assault Your Assumptions Through Red Teaming

#564: Assault Your Assumptions Through Red Teaming

We live in an age of disruption. Companies that were once stalwarts are overtaken by small, plucky upstarts. Our personal lives can also be disrupted. We lose a job or a business fails. My guest today...

27 Nov 201956min

#563: How to Develop Your Nature Instinct

#563: How to Develop Your Nature Instinct

Our ancestors were able to navigate long distances, find water, and even predict the weather simply by looking at their environment. My guest today says we still have this nature instinct inside of us...

25 Nov 201946min

#562: How Boxing Can Fight Parkinson's Disease

#562: How Boxing Can Fight Parkinson's Disease

If boxing and Parkinson's disease are thought of together, it's usually in terms of the former causing the latter.But my guest today makes the case that boxing workouts can actually be used to fight P...

20 Nov 201940min

#561: Get With the Program

#561: Get With the Program

All of us are a part of teams at work and in our community. Even our families are teams. And most of us serve as both members and leaders of these teams. How then can we be our best in both roles?My g...

18 Nov 201956min

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