Today, we know F. Scott Fitzgerald as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Tragically, in his own time, many regarded Fitzgerald as a failure. Sure, he was one of the highest paid writers of his time, but his novels sold poorly, and the critical reviews were precisely that–critical.
This weighed heavily on Fitzgerald, who had a sensitive and v ... Show More
Nov 24
We Are All Trying This | Train To Let Go Of What's Not Yours
<p>Seneca wasn’t perfect. He struggled, as all humans do, with inconsistencies between his philosophy and his actions. So, why should we listen to him?</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" ... Show More
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Mar 2023
Congratulations, You're a Failure! Stephen Marche on Enduring the Life of a Writer
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style= "font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stephen Marche is the author of six books, has been a columnist at Esquire, has taught Shakespeare at the college level and has contributed to The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2023
Self-Reflection in Eight Steps with Actress Stephanie Szostak
As we head into the New Year, many of us have self-improvement plans for 2024. But what if what you really need is a little time for self-reflection? Join us as today’s guest, “A Million Little Things” and “The Devil Wears Prada” actor Stephanie Szostak, shares the eight self-ref ... Show More
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Jan 2025
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson - Book Summary | Free Audiobook
Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook /The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is designed to help clarify what you choose to find important in your life, essentially what you choose to give a f*ck about.
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Nov 2019
74 | Stephen Greenblatt on Stories, History, and Cultural Poetics
<p>An infinite number of things happen; we bring structure and meaning to the world by making art and telling stories about it. Every work of literature created by human beings comes out of an historical and cultural context, and drawing connections between art and its context ca ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2019
Stop Compromising Yourself: Mark Manson On Hope, Human Dignity & The Perils of Comfort
“Constant stimulation complicates our understanding of ourselves. The more options we have, the less willing we are to compromise what we want to be with somebody else.”Mark Manson
One day not long ago, I awoke to a bright orange book ubiquitously displayed everywhere I looked.Pr ... Show More
1h 59m
Sep 2019
MI006: Get Out of Your Head and Into Action with Gary John Bishop (Personal Development Podcast)
On today’s show, I talk with Gary John Bishop. Gary is a New York Times bestselling author and personal development expert. Starting as a musician from Scotland, Gary has become one of the leading personal development experts in the industry, having worked with numerous CEOs, com ... Show More
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