A reader is annoyed that someone is trying to tell him how he should approach and think about his parental responsibilities.
This person is appears to be crossing lines of decorum, but as often happens, I suspect there is more to the story here.
Podcast
“This We Do Not Tolerate” (Podcast)
We discuss a moral problem that arose in Japanese prison camps in the Second World War. We discuss how the same moral issue is relevant today, and what Cicero’s response to it would have been.
What duty is owed to our fellow man? When does the pursuit of self-interest go too far?
Is The World Worse Today Than It Used To Be? (Podcast)
We often get the impression that the world is in chaos, and that the proverbial sky is falling down. Yet our perceptions are distorted by factors that we often fail to appreciate. We discuss some of them.
“Am I Too Indecisive?” (Podcast)
A reader has a high-powered job and is able to function effectively in what he does.
But he’s concerned that he may not be as decisive as he needs to be in his personal life.
Idealism Vs. Practicality In Career Choices: How To Find The Balance (Podcast)
When choosing or pursuing a career, should we base our decision on “idealism” or on “practicality”?
What is the balance between doing what you love, and what can earn you a living? And how do we find this balance?
We explore some answers.
Three Reader Questions Discussed (Podcast)
In this podcast episode, we address the following reader questions:
1. Are men becoming “infantilized” in today’s society?
2. What is the difference between a “loser” and someone who is just going through a rough period?
3. Do women “dislike” male self-improvement?
Greatness Of Soul: Becoming A Man Of Substance (Podcast)
On Duties deals with a very large number of topics. One of the most important unifying threads of the book is the idea of “greatness of soul.” What is it? Why is it relevant?
A Few Questions (Podcast)
We deal with two questions in this podcast. One question involves a reader’s concerns about procrastination. Another involves a question about a passage from my book On Duties.
How Do I Know If My Goals Are Unrealistic? (Podcast)
Sometimes we should chase the gazelle, and sometimes we should not.
A reader is concerned that he may be setting expectations and goals for himself that are not in accord with reality or practicality. He is wondering if he should make adjustments, but does’t really know if he’s just at a sticking point, or if he should change course altogether. I offer four suggestions for him to think about.
How Should I Decide What Career Path To Take? (Podcast)
A 23-year-old reader in a European country is undecided what career path to take. He has narrowed down his choices training in art or training in law. But he’s not sure which one is best for him. I offer my own thoughts, and then some thoughts gleaned from my translation of Cicero’s On Duties (which is now available on Amazon.)
Quintus Curtius 
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