When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, present, and happy you'd be if only you had better focus. But despite how much we think about our desire to improve our focus, no one ever gets any training in how to do it and even explains what focus is, exactl ... Show More
Oct 13
Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher
If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my v ... Show More
39m 25s
Oct 6
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ... Show More
53m 4s
Sep 29
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Modern life is filled with conveniences designed to make things easier. We can order dinner without leaving the couch, check ourselves out at the grocery store, communicate instantly with anyone, and stream nearly every movie and song ever made.So why do we often feel busier, mor ... Show More
52m 53s
Oct 2019
How to Concentrate According to a Hindu Priest with Dandapani
How do you concentrate? If you feel like you are constantly struggling to concentrate and struggling to tame your ‘monkey mind’, this show is for you. A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest Dandapani has years of experience helping ... Show More
20m 32s
Oct 2019
How to Cultivate Willpower & Discipline with Dandapani
How do you improve and enhance your willpower and discipline? A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest Dandapani has years of experience helping entrepreneurs and global companies to further their missions. If you have something you ... Show More
20m 45s
May 2023
409. The Power of Your Focus
Discover the power of your focus. We tend to think we're just noticing what's happening in our lives, the things that come across our paths, and the challenges that come up. However, to a much greater extent than any of us realize, we are creating our experience with our focus. ... Show More
23m 16s