A Talk With Lucas Temple: Marriage, Having A Family, And Building A Legacy (Podcast)

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.

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“How Can I Best Adapt Myself To A Foreign Culture?” (Podcast)

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?

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“I’m Consumed With Rage And It’s Ruining My Life. What Should I Do?”

 

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? (Podcast)

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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Cultivate Your Sense Of Awe (Podcast)

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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Every Man Needs His Quest (Podcast)

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:

A Book Of Wisdom Spanning Continents And Cultures (Podcast)

The classic book Kalila and Dimna is one of the treasures of world literature. What is its timeless appeal?

What themes does it deal with, and what lessons does it teach us?

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How A Man Can Win A Good Name For Himself (Podcast)

Everyone wants to gain notoriety.  Everyone wants to be respected.

But what are the various ways this can be achieved?

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“You Never Got Me Down, Ray” (Podcast)

 

This is a podcast reading of my article of the same title that I published here today.

It describes how I overcame a collapsed lung, an operation, and a hospital recovery, and what kind of attitude you need to have when confronting disasters.

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The Power Of Justice

 

This is a podcast reading of an article that I published yesterday.

The tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight has much to say about the virtue of justice, and why it is so rare.

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