Quintus Curtius

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Movie Roundup (9/28/2019) Sep 28, 2019

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In this podcast we discuss two movies: "Never Look Away" (2018), a German coming-of-age drama directed by Florian von Donnersmarck, and "Ad Astra" (2019), the space drama starring Brad Pitt and directed by James Gray.

Two Recent Questions From Readers Sep 11, 2019

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In this podcast we deal with two recent emails. One email asks about the military: what lessons did I learn, and how did it change me. Another email asks about what he should be studying in college, and what sort of career he should pursue. There are no easy answers to these questions, but just talking about them can be of real benefit.

Where Have All The Leaders Gone? Aug 28, 2019

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Does it sometimes seem as if there are no leaders of substance any more? That, as we look around the world, or around our nation, every so-called "leader" is a mediocrity who does nothing of consequence? Did leaders of previous eras have better character and overall fortitude? We ask whether this sweeping generalization has some elements of truth, and make some related observations.

Two Questions From Readers: A Failed Relationship, And A Career Question Aug 20, 2019

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We deal with two different questions from two different readers. The first question is from a girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend, and can't decide if she should "give it a second chance." There are complications. The second question is from a high school student who wants to know how he can combine a "great books" program with military school. We offer some thoughts.

MMA Fighter Carlo Prater Discusses Training, Preparation, And What Comes After Aug 11, 2019

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This podcast is a great conversation I had with my friend Carlo Prater, who has been an MMA fighter for 17 years. He discusses the mental steps he goes through before, during, and after a bout, as well as other general thoughts on life and work. Don't miss it!

"Should I Forgive An Abusive Father, And Re-Establish Contact With Him?" Aug 04, 2019

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This is probably the most serious question I've ever received from a reader. A very heart-felt email from a man who is faced with an extremely difficult situation: he has been contacted by a dying father who abandoned and abused him as a child, and who now wants to have contact with him. He is unsure whether he should re-establish contact. We offer some suggestions on how to arrive at a decision.

"How Should I Be Planning For My Future?" Jul 30, 2019

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A young man of 24 years has a lot of questions running through his head. He doesn't know what he should be focusing on right now, and is not sure he should focus on business growth, travel, or family issues. We offer some suggestions.

Who Were The 15 Greatest Commanders In History? Jul 20, 2019

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In this podcast we have a bit of fun suggesting who may be the fifteen greatest military commanders in history. It is, of course, a highly subjective exercise, and I need not be told how rash the exercise is. Nevertheless, we persist. On Fortress of the Mind (www.qcurtius.com), I will also post the entire list. My hope is that this will generate some animated discussion.

Interview With MMA Fighter Carlo "The One" Prater Jul 15, 2019

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In this special interview, MMA star Carlo "The One" Prater discusses how he got into martial arts, what it's like to have a family, and many other subjects. Don't miss it!

Fortaleza After Action Report, And Some G Manifesto Tweet Readings Jul 11, 2019

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In this podcast we discuss some impressions of my recent visit to Fortaleza. Then we do a few tweet readings from the G Manifesto.