In my twenties and early thirties, I was a regular journaler. Several years ago, however, I stopped journaling almost entirely because I wasn’t getting anything out of it anymore. But my guest has helped me see that my problem wasn’t with journaling itself, but that I had gotten into a journaling rut, and he’s introduced me to some new ways to journal that h ... Show More
Feb 10
Ecclesiastes on Enjoying Our Weirdly Unsatisfying Lives
Of all the books in the Bible, Ecclesiastes is arguably the most philosophical. Dark, experiential, existential, and unsparingly honest about the human condition, it wrestles with work, money, ambition, pleasure, time, and death — and it does so in a way that feels uncannily mode ... Show More
55m 35s
Feb 3
How to Help Disengaged Young Men Reclaim Drive and Direction
Not long ago, the primary concern people had about boys was that they were wild, impulsive, and out of control — getting into fights, pushing limits, and stirring up trouble. Today, the problem has flipped. The more common challenge isn’t reckless behavior, but inert passivity. M ... Show More
44m 30s
Jan 27
The Click Effect — Inside the Science and Magic of Social Chemistry
We’ve all had that feeling — you meet someone new, and the conversation just flows. You’re in sync. You click. But what’s really happening when that magic occurs?My guest today is journalist Kate Murphy, author of Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony, and ... Show More
54m 6s
Jul 2022
#505: The One Habit That Changes Everything: Journaling
Journaling is the single most effective tool for creating change in your life. People who journal achieve more and report overall better mental wellness and well-being. When it comes to your mindset, managing your thoughts and becoming a more confident, courageous person, journal ... Show More
34m 45s
Jun 2021
Journal with Us - Why You Should Journal in the Morning to Reach Your Goals, How to Start and What to Actually Write
This week, Maddie guides Lauren through a real-time journaling exercise, showing her how to easily and effectively add a few minutes of writing into her daily routine. Maddie and Lauren also discuss the key role that journaling can play in achieving goals, what to actually write ... Show More
27m 17s
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