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Die Hot with a Vengeance Sep 04, 2024

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The multi-billion-dollar beauty industry is built around a single mandate: be hot. Sable Yong tells us why that message is equal parts toxic and fun.

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The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others Sep 03, 2024

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Today on the show, journalist Elissa Strauss explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives.

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The Disciplines of Strategic Thinking Sep 02, 2024

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Today, Michael Watkins delves into the essential practices that can prepare leaders and their teams for tomorrow's challenges.

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A Philosopher’s Guide to the Good Life Aug 30, 2024

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Adam Sandel, a philosopher and Guinness World Record holder in pull-ups, shares five key insights from "Happiness in Action," a new book in which he argues that the key to happiness is not goal-driven striving but forging a life that integrates self-possession, friendship, and engagement with nature.

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Is Modern Masculinity Holding Men Back? Aug 29, 2024

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Today's model of masculinity is outdated. It's not giving boys and men the courage, strength, and resilience they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. That's why Andrew Reiner, a cultural critic and New York Times contributor, wrote "Better Boys, Better Men." It's a roadmap for developing a new form of masculinity that creates emotional resiliency.

The Stoic Path to Wealth Aug 28, 2024

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What if ancient wisdom could help you achieve prosperity today? Darius Foroux is here to explain.

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Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America Aug 27, 2024

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Today, we hear from journalist Shefali Luthra about her new book, "Undue Burden," which the San Francisco Chronicle called "an impeccably researched, clearheaded and frankly terrifying assessment of just how grave the situation in post-Roe America is."

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Dream First, Details Later Aug 26, 2024

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Ellen Marie Bennett turned a hunch into a multi-million dollar business. So can you.

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Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action Aug 23, 2024

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Jeff Karp went from the back of the class to opening his own research lab at Harvard. In this episode, he explains how he did it — and how the tools he used can help you thrive, too.

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The Truth About Immigration Aug 22, 2024

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For nearly 20 years, Wharton professor Zeke Hernandez has been studying immigration. Today, he makes an evidence-based argument for why newcomers benefit your community, your country, and you.

📕 The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers

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