Consumerism, Guilty Consciences, and Cripplin...

Most men are surrounded by people and completely alone. They've got coworkers, neighbors, guys from high school they still text but nobody who will tell them the truth, call them forward, or sit with them when things go sideways. That's not friendship. That's just proximity. And ...  Show more

Most men don't lose control of their lives overnight. It happens slowly - through comfort, approval-seeking, distraction, blame, and outsourcing identity to culture and other people. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler breaks down the five most common ways men sur ...  Show more

Ryan Holiday unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle messages life sends us—and what happens when we ignore them. From mismatched tattoos and injured ankles, Ryan reflects on the lessons he’s learned about preparation, awareness, and humility. Using examples ranging from personal mi ...  Show more

Today I'm joined for an excellent conversation with my friend Mel Robbins (@melrobbins), that will change the way you approach life’s challenges, relationships, and personal gro ...

Do you face challenges in your relationships? Stoicism provides powerful insights, beginning with mastering your emotional reactions and responses. Discover how to shift from assigning blame to fostering stronger, more fulfilling connections through Stoic wisdom. We explore: Owni ...  Show more

When we think about anxiety, we typically think of something that is generated and felt within an individual. But Murray Bowen, a psychiatrist of the mid-20th century, argued that anxiety was also created by the interactions between individuals and could spread like a contagio ...