General Jim Mattis has spent his life proving that philosophy is not just for the classroom. In today’s episode, Margaret Hoover interviews General Mattis, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Ryan about why philosophy matters most when things are difficult. They discuss how leaders fall back on their first principles in a crisis, and what Marcus Aurelius, ... Show More
Sep 2025
Episode #236 ... Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up int ... Show More
34m 39s
Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part III. Modern Stoicism)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
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Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
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Jun 2025
Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life
In this Very Special Episode, we share dozens of ideas from listeners—and ourselves—about how to add an element of whimsy to everyday life, without needing to spend much time, energy, or money. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood My ... Show More
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Apr 2019
Trust Issues, Ideation & Food - Leo Flowers
The comic, life coach, & ex-athlete shares about his lifelong suicidal ideation, struggles with food, abandonment by his dad who fathered him via an affair, learning trust, self-care, conflict resolution and even trying the suicide hotline. More About Our Guest www.LeoFlowers.com ... Show More
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99.5% of Billionaires Share this Mindset: Tim Ferriss Shows You How You Can Adopt it Too
99.5% of Billionaires Share this Mindset: Tim Ferriss Shows You How You Can Adopt it Too billionaire mindset tim ferriss, 99.5 percent of billionaires share this mindset, tim ferriss motivational speech, billionaire success mindset explained, how billionaires think motivation, en ... Show More
9m 35s
Apr 2025
The Psychology Of Money: Timeless Lessons On Wealth, Greed, And Happiness, Book Summary, Podcast
Limited time offer: Get Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 a month for the first 3 months : https://amzn.to/3KNqfK3or Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3IWlaPeFree (0.00$) for 30 Days Amazon Prime Trial - https://amzn.to/4pkR87ZFree (0.00$) for 6 - Months Amazon Prime Trial fo ... Show More
47m 35s