The Art of Manliness

Are you ignoring your life's calling? It's time to tune in and listen up. 🎧 Here's why heeding your calling matters: 1. Authenticity - Align with your true self 2. Purpose - Find meaning in your daily actions 3. Fulfillment - Experience deeper satisfaction 4. Growth - Push beyond your comfort zone 5. Legacy - Make your unique contribution But how do you recognize a calling? • It persists over time • It scares you (in a good way) • It energizes you, even the mundane parts • It comes at you from multiple directions Remember: Callings are negotiable. You don't have to flip your life upside down. Even a small "yes" is better than a "maybe" that steals decades from your life. Ready to tune in? Try this: 1. Start a self-reflective practice (journaling, meditation, etc.) 2. Pay attention to recurring themes in your life 3. Listen to your body and emotions 4. Seek feedback from trusted friends 5. Take small steps and observe the results Your calling is waiting. Will you answer? Listen the full conversation with gregg Levoy Link in the comments

Is It Possible to Record Ghost Voices? What My Experiments With a Boombox and Cat Toys Revealed Link in the comments

Are great leaders born or made? 🤔 The answer: BOTH. Doris Kearns Goodwin's insights on presidential leadership reveal: 1. Natural talents matter, but hard work is crucial 2. Personal struggles shape leadership abilities 3. Leaders must fit their moment in history 4. Ambition should connect to a greater good 5. Resilience is key to overcoming setbacks Remember: "Success means taking ordinary talents and developing them to an extraordinary degree through hard, sustained work." - Theodore Roosevelt Leadership lessons from Lincoln, both Roosevelts, and LBJ: • Create a strong team that challenges you • Communicate effectively with the public • Find ways to relax and recharge • Learn from mistakes with humility • Think about your long-term legacy The good news? We've overcome tougher challenges before. Citizens + effective leaders = positive change Listen to the full conversation. Link in the comments #Leadership #History

Podcast #1,032: Lee Child the Writer, Jack Reacher the Character, and the Enduring Appeal of Lone Wolves Link in the comments

Podcast #1,032: Lee Child the Writer, Jack Reacher the Character, and the Enduring Appeal of Lone Wolves Link in the comments

Podcast #1,031: Money CAN Buy Happiness (If You Use It In These Ways) With Daniel Crosby, Ph.D. Link in the comments

The hidden power of self-control in an age of excess: Are you struggling to resist temptation in today's world of instant gratification? 🍰📱💰 Here's the truth: Self-control is more crucial than ever, but our environment makes it harder to exercise. Key insights from my conversation with self-control expert Daniel Akst: 1. Ancient wisdom still applies: Greeks and Romans valued self-control as essential for democracy and character. 2. Modern challenges: Freudian psychology and scientific research have complicated our view of willpower. 3. Environmental factors: Technology, capitalism, and changing social norms have amplified temptations. 4. It's not all willpower: Genetics, brain chemistry, and hormones play a role in self-regulation. 5. Practical strategies for success: • Control your environment • Choose friends wisely • Use pre-commitment techniques • Develop positive habits • Focus on one goal at a time Remember: Self-control isn't about perfection. It's about progress. "Abstinence is easier than temperance." - Daniel Akst Want to dive deeper into mastering self-control? Listen to the full podcast conversation with Daniel Akst

Fascinating Insights on the State of Sex and Marriage 100 Years Ago Link in the comments

Podcast #1,030: The Problems With the Cult of Leadership with Elias Aboujaoude, MD, MA Link in the comments

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