In this episode I talk with Lucas Temple, proprietor of banterloud.com.
He decided to marry in his 20s and have a large family. It’s an impressive decision, and one I very much respect.
I talk with him about this views on life, values, family, and education.
I was reading an article today about the destruction of Yemen’s literary and artistic heritage. It is a sad story. The bombing of the country by Saudi Arabia, as well as years of neglect by its custodians, now mean that Yemen’s rich literary heritage—much of it contained in medieval manuscripts—is facing possible destruction. I remember hearing the same thing about the medieval manuscripts of Timbuktu in North Africa.
It was an opportunity to reflect on the transitory nature of all things, and of knowledge in particular.
A reader is moving to a foreign country and needs advice on how “to best integrate” himself into the local culture. He has lived abroad before, but is looking for tips on what to expect, and what attitude to adopt.
What is the best way to approach this? What types of challenges will he face?
A reader of Fortress Of The Mind explains that anger is ruining his life, and he asks for some guidance.
How can he regain his balance, and deal with his issues?
I discuss the four ways of dealing with repressed rage and anger, and which one may be right for you.
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Why is charity important? How can we best channel our charitable impulses? Are some ways better than others? And what are some of the pitfalls we should be aware of?
We discuss the answers in this podcast.
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Charity, kindness, and other acts of benevolence may be far from your mind. The pressures and confusions of life can weigh on us, and prevent us from seeing the need to help others.
The degree to which one is disposed to think of such things often depends on his age and station in life. Yet for most of us, there will come a time when we will want to give something back to those who have, in some small way, enabled us to make our own progress.
What do all creative minds have in common? They always retain a sense of awe at the beauty, mystery, and grandeur of Nature.
Why you should never lose your quest for your ideals, and how to cultivate your sense of awe.
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Progress is not linear. It is not a constantly positive quantity, straining for ever-increasing graphical altitudes. Sometimes it is stagnant for long periods. Sometimes it actually goes into negative territory for long periods.
People don’t really think about this. There is this perception that things should always move from bad to better, from negative to positive. We’re always going up, up, up! They say. Well, they are wrong.
This is the accompanying podcast to my article Every Man Needs A Quest.
We discuss why every man needs a consuming purpose, and a ennobling goal.
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Read more in Lives of the Great Commanders:
I have a lot of familiarity with the old mythologies. I love the old stories of the classical Greek and Roman myths. Even the old Norse mythology has its place, although it is so much darker. Darker, and more ominous.
Quintus Curtius 
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