A reader notes that the previous generations failed to prevent the corruption and decay afflicting the US in the modern era. How did this happen? The short answer is that wealth and ease breed laziness and corruption. Tune in for more details.
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Get Moving And Stay Moving (Podcast)
A young man from Australia writes that he feels a general malaise and depression, and finds it difficult to get motivated. I offer some blunt talk to put things in perspective. I also provide some specific guidance on how he can break out of his old patterns.
Intuition Or Deliberation? (Podcast)
A reader wants to know how reliable his intuition is. Should he rely on it, or should he instead fall back on his powers of rational analysis and deliberation? It’s a great question.
How Can I Get Motivated? (Podcast)
A follower on Twitter says that he’s having some problems focusing on his studies. He wants to know how he can get more motivated, and keep his motivation.
How Should I Leave My Corporate Job? (Podcast)
An engineer wants to know the best way he should leave his high-paying but low-satisfaction job, and start his own business.
Are some ways better than others? What considerations should he be thinking about?
Some Practical Ways To Gain Leadership Experience
What are some ways that a person can get real-world leadership experience quickly?
We discuss some options. I also give my thoughts on the four most important leadership traits and principles.
Mentorship, Progressive Blindness, And Finding The Good In Things (Podcast)
We deal with two questions in this podcast. A reader asks whether he needs a mentor to find success. In the second part of the podcast, we hear from the writer Jorge Luis Borges on how he triumphed over his blindness by creating a new reality for himself. He tells us how he was able to find the good in the midst of darkness. It’s an inspiring story and a critical lesson.
How Can I Improve My Test Scores? (Podcast)
One reader thinks his test scores in school could use some improvement. He sees some mediocre people getting good test results, and wants to know how he can improve this skill set. I offer some suggestions that apply not just to academic tests, but to other fields of life.
If You’ve Done Something Unforgivable, Forgive Yourself (Podcast)
A reader is distressed about something he has been accused of at his university. He seems to be tormented by guilt. I explain how important it is for us to forgive ourselves when we’ve done something wrong, and move on.
“I Don’t Like How I’m Being Treated” (Podcast)
A reader needs some suggestions on how to handle a “friend” who he has known for a while. This person is fine with him when they are alone, but when girls are around, he seems to make jokes at his expense to ingratiate himself with the girls. What are some good ways to handle this situation?
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