The Art of Manliness
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Go Ahead and Feel Envious (It Can Be a Positive Force)
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Treat Your To-Do List Like a River, and Other Mindset Shifts for Making Better Use of Your Time
Oliver Berkman discusses his new book, *Meditations for Mortals*, which offers perspective shifts to overcome the anxiety of finite time and infinite possibilities.
The New Dark Ages: The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society
James Marriott, author of *The New Dark Ages*, argues that the shift from reading to visual media like television and smartphones is eroding Western…
The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
Jean Martinet returns to discuss her updated book, *The Art of Mingling*, addressing how digital addiction and the pandemic have atrophied social skills.
Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher
Brandon Flowers discusses his new country-western album, Thrasher, and how his father’s influence shaped his view of manhood.
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
Brett McKay interviews John Mark Comer, author of *Into the Quiet*, to explore how pervasive digital noise and the absence of solitude damage the soul.
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
In this episode, host Alex Vander Zee interviews Gabe Bullard, author of *Against Convenience*, to explore why modern tech-driven conveniences often increase stress rather than save time.
The One-Skill-a-Year Plan for a More Interesting Life
Ravi Gupta, author of *The Invisible List*, joins to discuss tackling deferred desires by committing to one new hobby annually to reach an intermediate level.
The 3-Step System for Simplifying Your Work and Life
In this episode, host Brett McKay interviews Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and co-author of *Simplify*, to discuss how to combat the modern drift toward complexity.
If I Don’t Return: A General's Wartime Journal for His Sons
Retired three-star General Mark Hurtling discusses his book *If I Don't Return*, based on a journal he started for his sons during Operation Desert Storm.
To Change Yourself, Change Your Situation
Angela Duckworth discusses her book *Situated*, arguing that environment shapes success more than internal grit.
The Lost Virtue of Thumos (And Why Men Need It)
Brett McKay interviews Mike LeBlanc, author of *What If Anger Is The Answer*, about the ancient Greek concept of *thumos*.
The Secrets of Supercommunicators
Host Brett McKay interviews author Charles Duhigg about his book *Super Communicators*, exploring the "matching principle" for building deeper connections.
The Joy of Touching Grass (and Knobs, Buttons, and Boarding Passes)
Brett McKay interviews Ian Bogost about his new book, *The Small Stuff*, which explores the overlooked joy of tactile interactions with the physical world.
Big P vs. Little P Purpose — Why You Don't Need to Find Your One True Calling
Jordan Grumet argues that pursuing a singular "Big P" purpose often leads to burnout and anxiety, advocating instead for "Little P" purposes—small, enjoyable actions that create meaning.
Restless, Rooted — What the Odyssey Reveals About Americans' Divided Souls
Brett McKay interviews political scientist Patrick Dineen, author of *American Odyssey*, who argues that Homer’s epic captures the core American…
The Secret Skills of Master Negotiators
John Richardson, MIT negotiation professor and co-author of *Never Settle*, joins the AOM Podcast to demystify negotiation as a daily skill for influencing decisions.
The Art of Easy Discipline
In this episode, Brett McKay interviews author Ja Zhang to discuss his book *Easy Discipline*, which argues that sustainable success comes from enjoying the process rather than relying on willpower.