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Sep 27, 2026 · 9:44
With constant ringing, pinging and noise in our daily lives we often forget that the greatest opportunity to impart wisdom is to stop talking and start listening. The wisest…
Sep 27, 2026 · 10:19
Sep 19, 2026 · 8:20
The famous quote "Carpe diem" we all translate to seize the day. But the more important part of that passage is "Carpe diem. Trusting as little as possible in tomorrow". See,…
Sep 13, 2026 · 13:02
Have you ever noticed that you never judge what you have against what you used to have? You always judge what you have verses what everyone else seems to have. It's called the…
Sep 6, 2026 · 11:33
Men aged 75 and over have the highest suicide rate in the US. It's not just retirement. It's a loss of identity and purpose. But, you can help. Learn the warning signs and…
Aug 30, 2026 · 8:41
Aug 24, 2026 · 10:47
What if I had a secret formula that almost guaranteed that your children and grandchildren would get better grades, avoid drugs and pre-marital sex and prevent anxiety and…
Aug 16, 2026 · 7:23
We are all communicating more. A lot more. But all this communication and technology is killing something off. We are speaking fewer words per day than ever. In fact, between…
Aug 9, 2026 · 7:16
We all know what we want: more money, better sex and six pack abs. But, it's much more instructive to understand "what you want to want". Because sometimes we simultaneously…
Aug 2, 2026 · 8:54
Would you believe me if I told you that the happiest young adults were in places like Tanzania, Nigeria and other remote parts of Africa? It's true. And the rest of the kids on…
Jul 26, 2026 · 6:33
Most regret doesn’t come from making the wrong decision. It comes from simply making a decision.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6:42
From chocolate milk and classroom memories to the simple lessons of kindness, wonder, and slowing down, this heartfelt reflection explores why the values we learned as children…
Jul 12, 2026 · 7:43
Our birth rates are crashing all across the planet. And, at the same time, several companies are mass producing robots. So, how do these two things collide? Listen to find out.
Jul 5, 2026 · 6:31
As we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a country it's a good time to question what our lives would be like in the US if the revolution had never happened.
Jun 29, 2026 · 11:58
Most of the things we worry about never come to pass. Or if they do, they're never as bad as we think.
Jun 21, 2026 · 7:29
I'm not gonna lie, there are enough things going on right now in the world to make me question if I was born in the final chapter of the human race. But, then I'm reminded of…
Jun 15, 2026 · 8:02
For a brief moment in the summer of 2026 we have a brief moment to see America clearly. The scale, ambition, the abundance, the contradictions and the optimism as viewed through…
Jun 8, 2026 · 7:38
There are certain lessons that no matter how many times you are told....you simply have to learn them the hard way. It's a part of growing up...and maybe growing old. Eventually…
May 31, 2026 · 8:38
Grief is almost uniquely human. Few animals grief like we do. No other emotion brings out the best and the worst in people. But grief leaves a fingerprint. An identity long after…
May 18, 2026 · 6:37
Sometimes the worst moment of your life is the turning point of your life. Because, let's face it, you are not the best judge of what your life will become.
May 11, 2026 · 10:13
Something odd is happening. A divergence between the sexes. It's happening around the world. Men and women are growing further and further apart from one another. And, it's…
May 1, 2026 · 9:15
We all wonder how our days will come to an end. What will we be on our minds as the days grow very short. Ben Sasse knows. He's dying of pancreatic cancer and is already living…
Apr 25, 2026 · 9:06
We all live like we are being watched. Like there's some kind of great digital scoreboard in the sky watching our every move. But, as we age hopefully we realize that nobody is…
Apr 12, 2026 · 9:20
If you listen to enough of the talking heads on television, you might convince yourself that the world is going to hell in a hand basket. Well, let me be the first to throw cold…
Apr 6, 2026 · 11:54
We spend most of our lives feeling guilty about enjoying life. We try not to enjoy anything too much: food, sun, sex, etc.? Maybe the best example of how to enjoy life comes from…
Mar 29, 2026 · 17:43
Young men are seemingly failing to launch. Spending time gambling on line, watching porn and failing to get out from underneath their parent's protection. Is this a lack of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 17:07
All across the US, anxious high school students are watching their emails and busily refreshing their browsers waiting to hear about college acceptances. It's that time in life…
Mar 16, 2026 · 14:46
Wisdom used to be something we expected to grow in to, something we earned through years of trails and errors--years of confusion and uncertainty. We still respect wisdom today,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 14:09
As we get on in age, we often tend to spend time thinking about legacy. About what things we leave behind for others. But that's not the right way to think about legacy. We…
Mar 2, 2026 · 12:31
Today's conversation started with a simple observation during an ordinary drive. It made me think about how we handle mistakes, detours and the quiet adjustments we are forced to…
Feb 22, 2026 · 9:39
The older I get the more I realize that wisdom and growth isn't always about adding. It's about subtracting; letting go. Because the life you envisioned isn't always the life you…
Feb 16, 2026 · 14:52
If you're reading this summary then you likely survived dry January. The time when 1/3 of Americans give up booze for 30 days. Or at least try. It's a nice idea and your liver…
Feb 8, 2026 · 10:14
The loudest voices, the angriest voices, seem to have taken over the stage. We are naturally empathetic people but only to a point. We used to be able to have a conversation and…
Feb 2, 2026 · 8:27
Parents today have pulled out all the stops for this kids. During a period of unprecedented prosperity today's kids have enjoyed the finest schools, clothes, neighborhoods, cars,…
Jan 25, 2026 · 10:44
Jan 18, 2026 · 13:41
We are told constantly that the world is cruel, people are selfish and civility is a relic of a bygone era. Maybe I'm old school but I think that's BS. There are tons of signs…
Jan 18, 2026 · 12:40
This generation came of age during the most prosperous time in human history. Parents provided their kids with every advantage and allowed them to sample the good life. It came…
Jan 11, 2026 · 18:07
It's that time of year. The time when we look back at 2025 and figure out which podcasts you liked the most. There were three winners in 2025 that got you really fired up. Jump…
Jan 5, 2026 · 15:43
Nobody wants to suffer at the end of their life, especially me. But is Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) the solution? Last year 60K people voluntarily ended their life…
Dec 21, 2025 · 15:44
Twenty five years ago Robert Putnam noticed something odd. More people were bowling, but fewer people were bowling in group leagues. But, why? The answer has to do with a…
Dec 15, 2025 · 13:12
My Dad used to say that nothing in life is free. He was right. So many things we used to hold dear to us are now free. And you and I both know that nothing of any real value is…
Dec 7, 2025 · 13:51
It's been a confusing time to be a young adult. The pandemic and all the various social movements of the past few years has made it hard to be a kid. Record number of college…
Nov 30, 2025 · 17:12
Are you in the second half of life? Are you struggling to find your purpose in life now that things have settled down? Given the abundance of opportunities available, we can…
Nov 22, 2025 · 11:11
Today we're having a conversation about something we'll all need at some point in our lives: resilience. Why? Because regardless of your income, your position in life or your…
Nov 15, 2025 · 18:46
I wrote another letter to myself. Yeah, I know, but I promise this is the last one. My 80 year old self wanted to give my "younger self" some advice. Just a few adjustments today…
Nov 9, 2025 · 14:30
Remember when summer days as a kid used to crawl by? And the summer felt like it'd last forever? Yet today it seems as if the days, weeks and even years just fly by. I often…
Oct 31, 2025 · 16:08
There's a lot of noise on the inter webs about the state of our finances in the US. Specifically, younger Americans are complaining about the deck being stacked against them.…
Oct 26, 2025 · 18:53
Things are crazy today. So I decided to write a letter to Younger Me back in 2000 so I'd be ready for some of the changes coming my way.
Oct 19, 2025 · 15:44
There was a time, not so long ago, when shame was a guardrail. It protected us from doing dumb things. But, mostly it protected us from ourselves. But, today, shame is dead. It's…
Oct 12, 2025 · 19:15
When life takes you on a detour through a series of potholes, focus on these five key pillars of happiness and you'll be just fine.
Oct 6, 2025 · 14:24
Sep 28, 2025 · 14:08
If you spend any time watching the news, it seems as if everyone is doing it today. I'm not talking about sex. I'm talking about lying. It's become a national pastime. Do we have…
Sep 21, 2025 · 14:43
Of the myriad of happy emotions, from gratitude to contentment, the most underrated emo is hope. Hope is the ember at the bottom of the fire that refuses to go out. It's the…
Sep 15, 2025 · 13:10
I bet at some point you went through an existential crisis. A period where you questioned "why am I here?" A period that causes you to pursue that one true thing that defines…
Sep 8, 2025 · 14:48
Today's kids are raised differently. They live their lives with structured play, guardrails and constant adult supervision. The days of adventure and courage are long gone. And,…
Sep 1, 2025 · 15:41
Take a look around. See if you can find the color red. Bet you can't? Why? Because since the 1970's we've been slowly removing color from our world. 80% of all cars sold today…
Aug 17, 2025 · 9:34
Like everything else today, we've outsourced dying. What was once a family and neighborhood affair has been converted to an institutional and sterile process. One handled by the…
Aug 11, 2025 · 9:51
There's something odd happening in the world. Men are finally opening up. Disclosing their most carefully guarded thoughts, feelings and secrets. It's to be applauded. But,…
Aug 3, 2025 · 11:02
A female born today has a 5% chance of living to age 100. Which raises the question: if you could live to age 100, would you want to?
Jul 28, 2025 · 8:51
The Male Sedation Hypothesis isn’t just a clever phrase—it’s a glimpse into the quiet crisis playing out in plain sight.
Jul 21, 2025 · 10:57
If you were evil, I mean truly evil, how would you end the world without a gun or a nuclear bomb? Yeah, I know, kinda morbid. But, it's a perfect question to pose to ChatGPT to…
Jul 14, 2025 · 9:24
The floods in the Texas hill country were gut-wrenching. And, our immediate reaction is often to assign blame to a person, a government or political party for creating the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 8:15
Why is it that I struggle to remember my AMEX card number, but I can remember by 8th grade girlfriend's phone number? And, when did we decide that remembering things like phone…
Jun 30, 2025 · 9:28
Have you ever had that feeling that you've met someone before? Or, that you've been someplace before but can't recall when or why? We've all been there. But, it's especially…
Jun 23, 2025 · 10:54
We curate everything today: our news, our entertainment, our music, taxis and even our coffee. But, is all this customization really necessary? And, does it really bring our…
Jun 15, 2025 · 8:44
I get it. You hate uncertainty. But, did you know that your brain actually thrives on uncertainty? Just imagine trying to explain to someone from 1974 how we book an airline…
Jun 8, 2025 · 10:37
Have you ever been at a crossroads in your life and started noticing the same number everywhere? Or kept running into people who gave you the same advice? Or had a book fall in…
Jun 2, 2025 · 8:48
Have you ever noticed that the most confident people are typically with ones with the least expertise? It's true and it's the reason why researchers explored something called the…
May 27, 2025 · 9:40
You've often heard that life is a journey. On that journey we will learn that our greatest impact came from the smallest of gestures. And, that my friend, is the reason why…
May 19, 2025 · 12:56
We're living in the most connected time in history. But, we've never had a harder time genuinely connecting with one another. I blame the pandemic. With all that sheltering in…
May 11, 2025 · 11:02
We all have a gift. A God-given talent that provides your life with purpose. These kinds of gifts are expressions of God's undying grace. And, your purpose is to discover it.…
May 4, 2025 · 8:30
Doesn't it seem like 15 minutes ago you were at a high school football game trying to figure out where everyone was going after the game? You blinked and 20, 30, 40 or 50 years…
Apr 28, 2025 · 9:59
I know what you're thinking: that a big wheelbarrow full of Ben Franklins would make you pretty happy. And, yeah, it probably would. But, there is a diminishing return on how…
Apr 20, 2025 · 9:33
We are living longer. A lot longer. And, that longevity is throwing a monkey wrench into the system. It's creating a generation "sandwiched" between their children and their…
Apr 7, 2025 · 8:50
Like water, wisdom surrounds us yet remains largely invisible. It's odorless, colorless and formless. We recognize it's importance, yet it often eludes us. True wisdom manifests…
Mar 31, 2025 · 9:49
Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes self-control, fortitude and living in accordance with nature. It originated way back in 300 B.C. And, guess what, Stoicism is having a…
Mar 23, 2025 · 8:47
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to thrive on being angry or unhappy? They always seem to be upset about something. The problem is that they're simply afraid of being…
Mar 17, 2025 · 8:42
According to research, social isolation can lead to a plethora of mental health issues and can also lead to premature death. Researchers are learning that even casual…
Mar 9, 2025 · 7:26
For all the prosperity and freedom in the US, we ought to be pretty happy. Compared to other parts of the world, we've got it pretty good. But, would you believe that both Israel…
Mar 3, 2025 · 8:20
After decades of declining religious affiliation, the hemorrhage has finally stopped. So, are we really experiencing a spiritual rebirth or is this just a momentary pause in the…
Feb 20, 2025 · 10:44
Over 60% of young men today have no interest in sex. They are twice as likely as young women to be unattached, asexual and lonely. If the 1960's ushered in the sexual revolution,…
Feb 9, 2025 · 8:33
Somewhere along the way to adulthood, we lost the ability to be curious about the world. We lost that sense of awe and wonder about things for which we know so little. What…
Feb 3, 2025 · 8:17
Pretty much everyone in the US wants to be rich. Not for the money, but for the fragile promise of happiness that comes with money. But, how much money does it take to be rich…
Jan 24, 2025 · 10:05
So, what could cause a well-educated, Ivy League Engineer to murder the CEO of a major American corporation? Well, in order to murder someone you have to be a nut job and also a…
Jan 6, 2025 · 9:42
Ever wonder why people in those weight loss ads lose so much weight when you gain five pounds driving past a Dairy Queen? Well, the answer is in the missing evidence.
Dec 9, 2024 · 9:52
The digital age has turned the bedroom into a thriving marketplace. Apps like Hinge, Tinder, Grindr and Bumble are making the finding of sexual partners more efficient than ever.…
Nov 22, 2024 · 10:57
Today, a growing number of young couples are prospectively choosing NOT to have children. Instead of birthday parties and little league games, they're choosing bottomless mimosa…
Nov 10, 2024 · 12:18
The American Dream is our collective belief that anyone can be successful here. And that upward mobility is not dependent on anything but our willingness to work hard. But, what…
Oct 27, 2024 · 12:50
It's almost over. The ads, the debates, the incessant text messages from candidates. Yes, the American Presidential election is almost over. But, before it ends, we ought to talk…
Oct 14, 2024 · 10:16
We expect and even demand order in all things: our health, our faith and our relationships. But, that's totally unreasonable. Why? Because it's normal and inevitable for life to…
Sep 29, 2024 · 10:29
Despite spending more on our healthcare than any other industrialized nation, our life expectancy is falling. We're now below Australia, Japan, Switzerland and Hong Kong. The…
Sep 15, 2024 · 8:14
There's only one thing wrong with dogs. They age seven times faster than we do. That's why the love of a great do will bring you some of the very best days of your life. And,…
Sep 1, 2024 · 9:03
Everywhere you turn these days it appears that we are in a moral free fall. Some would even surmise that the "end of days" is near. But is it true? Are we really in a state of…
Aug 15, 2024 · 10:51
Have you noticed that you get really anxious when you watch the news these days? It seems like the world is falling apart right before our very eyes. What if I told you that the…
Aug 4, 2024 · 12:06
Today’s kids are the product of the most mental health interventions, the most therapy, the most anti-anxiety meds, and the most understanding and empathetic parents in history.…
Jul 21, 2024 · 10:51
We all worry. It's a uniquely human activity. Maybe it's something at work or an argument about who loaded the dishwasher last night. I don't know. Maybe you're worried about the…
Jul 7, 2024 · 12:15
Something totally unexpected happened in the US following the Pandemic era. People stopped having sex. That's right. We're at an all time low for sex and an all time high for a…
Jun 23, 2024 · 8:14
Remember when Americans only argued about whether Chicago or New York had the best hot dogs or pizza? Those were the salad days. Today we can't even agree on whether hot dogs can…
Jun 10, 2024 · 12:19
Despite living in one of the most optimistic times in history, younger Americans are more afraid of the world than previous generations. They're a mess when it comes to Anxiety…
Apr 27, 2024 · 9:59
Today’s kids are the product of the most mental health intervention, the most therapy, the most anti-anxiety meds and the most understanding and empathetic parents in history.…
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