This podcast was recorded several days ago but I was only now able to upload it. In it we talk about some impressions gained from brief visits to Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico.
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Harry Truman’s Presidential Retreat In Key West: Thoughts And Observations
A couple days ago I had a chance to tour the vacation retreat of former president Harry S Truman. The experience prompted some thoughts and observations on the value system of our current political elites.
Homesickness And “Saudade” (Podcast)
We deal with two related subjects in this podcast. One is the topic of homesickness. What is it? How can it be dealt with? We also discuss the elusive concept of saudade, and how it can be a powerful emotional force.
We Don’t Know The Struggles That Other People Have (Podcast)
A recent experience reminded me that we often don’t appreciate the struggles that others have gone through, or the burdens that they may be carrying. Perspective is one of the first lessons of philosophy, and we should make an effort to get outside our own skin and see things from the perspectives of others. Being too quick to judge others is a fault that many of us must work to overcome.
Gaining And Maintaining Confidence (Podcast)
A reader talks about how he is having issues with keeping his confidence up.
We offer some suggestions that provide practical ways to overcome fears and self-doubt. Time and experience are the keys here.
Why Consoling Friends Is Important (Podcast)
When we see a friend is hurting, is it better to try to offer help, or to ignore the problem?
Fear Or Love? The Views Of Cicero And Machiavelli (Podcast)
Is it better to be feared or loved? This famous question is more nuanced than people think, and was addressed specifically by Cicero in “On Duties” as well as by Machiavelli in his “Prince” and “Discourses.” Yet there has been much oversimplification and misunderstanding on this subject.
We also discuss whether Stoicism lends itself to passivity and fatalism.
Travel Advice For A Young Man. Looking For Sympathy (Podcast)
In this podcast episode we focus on two different questions. In the first question, we look at some of the most valuable tips for a young guy in his 20s who has never traveled before.
How To Avoid Burnout (Along With A Hidden Question) (Podcast)
The question here is: “How do I avoid burnout?”
But–as is often the case–I sense a hidden question lurking below the surface here that deals with isolation and loneliness.
We discuss some answers.
Quintus Curtius 
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